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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.54, 2,804.46 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.54, 2,804.46 and 571.92 is: 857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.54 : 2,804.46 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.54/2,804.46 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.54x = 2,804.46 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.54x = 1,603,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,926.76/1,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.93

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