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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.17, 2,766.83 and 1,381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.17, 2,766.83 and 1,381.97 is: 2,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.17 : 2,766.83 = 1,381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.17/2,766.83 = 1,381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.17x = 2,766.83 × 1,381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.17x = 3,823,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,676.06/1,850.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.66

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