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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.27, 2,768.92 and 1,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.27, 2,768.92 and 1,436.77 is: 2,150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.27 : 2,768.92 = 1,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.27/2,768.92 = 1,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.27x = 2,768.92 × 1,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.27x = 3,978,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,301.19/1,850.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.12

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