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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.72, 2,860.56 and 1,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.72, 2,860.56 and 1,564.20 is: 2,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.72 : 2,860.56 = 1,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.72/2,860.56 = 1,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.72x = 2,860.56 × 1,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.72x = 4,474,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,487.95/1,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.56

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