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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.78, 2,554.62 and 1,152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.78, 2,554.62 and 1,152.78 is: 1,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.78 : 2,554.62 = 1,152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.78/2,554.62 = 1,152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.78x = 2,554.62 × 1,152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.78x = 2,944,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,914.84/1,851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.32

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