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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.96, 2,773.26 and 1,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.96, 2,773.26 and 1,586.76 is: 2,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.96 : 2,773.26 = 1,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.96/2,773.26 = 1,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.96x = 2,773.26 × 1,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.96x = 4,400,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,498.04/1,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.85

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