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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.59, 2,753.93 and 861.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.59, 2,753.93 and 861.64 is: 1,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.59 : 2,753.93 = 861.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.59/2,753.93 = 861.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.59x = 2,753.93 × 861.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.59x = 2,372,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,891.51/1,837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.31

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