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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.96, 2,777.68 and 1,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.96, 2,777.68 and 1,235.36 is: 1,853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.96 : 2,777.68 = 1,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.96/2,777.68 = 1,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.96x = 2,777.68 × 1,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.96x = 3,431,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,434.76/1,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.87

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