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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.97, 2,573.73 and 1,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.97, 2,573.73 and 1,118.66 is: 1,543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.97 : 2,573.73 = 1,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.97/2,573.73 = 1,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.97x = 2,573.73 × 1,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.97x = 2,879,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,118.73/1,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.79

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