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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.63, 2,755.41 and 861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.63, 2,755.41 and 861.60 is: 1,292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.63 : 2,755.41 = 861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.63/2,755.41 = 861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.63x = 2,755.41 × 861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.63x = 2,374,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,043.17/1,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.61

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