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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.69, 2,557.49 and 1,154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.69, 2,557.49 and 1,154.41 is: 1,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.69 : 2,557.49 = 1,154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.69/2,557.49 = 1,154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.69x = 2,557.49 × 1,154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.69x = 2,952,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,382.13/1,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.57

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