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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.66, 2,778.56 and 681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.66, 2,778.56 and 681.51 is: 1,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.66 : 2,778.56 = 681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.66/2,778.56 = 681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.66x = 2,778.56 × 681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.66x = 1,893,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,613.02/1,851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.66

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