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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.37, 2,779.21 and 865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.37, 2,779.21 and 865.72 is: 1,298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.37 : 2,779.21 = 865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.37/2,779.21 = 865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.37x = 2,779.21 × 865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.37x = 2,406,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,022.24/1,852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.89

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