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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.67, 2,555.45 and 1,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.67, 2,555.45 and 1,264.01 is: 1,743.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.67 : 2,555.45 = 1,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.67/2,555.45 = 1,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.67x = 2,555.45 × 1,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.67x = 3,230,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,100.00/1,852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.48

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