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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.28, 2,574.25 and 1,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.28, 2,574.25 and 1,026.15 is: 1,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.28 : 2,574.25 = 1,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.28/2,574.25 = 1,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.28x = 2,574.25 × 1,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.28x = 2,641,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,554.42/1,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.17

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