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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.31, 2,557.26 and 1,107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.31, 2,557.26 and 1,107.57 is: 1,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.31 : 2,557.26 = 1,107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.31/2,557.26 = 1,107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.31x = 2,557.26 × 1,107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.31x = 2,832,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,344.46/1,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.26

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