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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.35, 2,556.59 and 1,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.35, 2,556.59 and 1,190.04 is: 1,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.35 : 2,556.59 = 1,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.35/2,556.59 = 1,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.35x = 2,556.59 × 1,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.35x = 3,042,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,444.36/1,852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.48

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