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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.06, 2,583.36 and 1,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.06, 2,583.36 and 1,163.22 is: 1,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.06 : 2,583.36 = 1,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.06/2,583.36 = 1,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.06x = 2,583.36 × 1,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.06x = 3,005,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,003.10/1,871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.05

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