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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.37, 2,574.18 and 1,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.37, 2,574.18 and 1,026.03 is: 1,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.37 : 2,574.18 = 1,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.37/2,574.18 = 1,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.37x = 2,574.18 × 1,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.37x = 2,641,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,181.08/1,865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.90

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