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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.88, 2,805.24 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.88, 2,805.24 and 571.46 is: 857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.88 : 2,805.24 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.88/2,805.24 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.88x = 2,805.24 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.88x = 1,603,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,082.45/1,869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.32

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