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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.64, 2,804.76 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.64, 2,804.76 and 571 is: 856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.64 : 2,804.76 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.64/2,804.76 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.64x = 2,804.76 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.64x = 1,601,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,517.96/1,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.59

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