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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.06, 2,767.24 and 857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.06, 2,767.24 and 857.60 is: 1,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.06 : 2,767.24 = 857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.06/2,767.24 = 857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.06x = 2,767.24 × 857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.06x = 2,373,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,185.02/1,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.24

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