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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.94, 2,804.92 and 571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.94, 2,804.92 and 571.42 is: 857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.94 : 2,804.92 = 571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.94/2,804.92 = 571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.94x = 2,804.92 × 571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.94x = 1,602,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,787.39/1,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.13

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