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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.90, 2,776.02 and 865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.90, 2,776.02 and 865.74 is: 1,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.90 : 2,776.02 = 865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.90/2,776.02 = 865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.90x = 2,776.02 × 865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.90x = 2,403,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,311.55/1,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.75

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