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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.67, 2,553.91 and 1,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.67, 2,553.91 and 1,104.66 is: 1,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.67 : 2,553.91 = 1,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.67/2,553.91 = 1,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.67x = 2,553.91 × 1,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.67x = 2,821,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,202.22/1,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.42

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