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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.62, 2,804.43 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.62, 2,804.43 and 571.10 is: 856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.62 : 2,804.43 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.62/2,804.43 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.62x = 2,804.43 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.62x = 1,601,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,595.95/1,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.64

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