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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.66, 2,556.67 and 1,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.66, 2,556.67 and 1,013.34 is: 1,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.66 : 2,556.67 = 1,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.66/2,556.67 = 1,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.66x = 2,556.67 × 1,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.66x = 2,590,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,775.98/1,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.41

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