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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.67, 2,768.55 and 1,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.67, 2,768.55 and 1,021.90 is: 1,532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.67 : 2,768.55 = 1,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.67/2,768.55 = 1,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.67x = 2,768.55 × 1,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.67x = 2,829,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,181.25/1,845.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.87

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