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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.38, 2,780.62 and 1,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.38, 2,780.62 and 1,073.20 is: 1,610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.38 : 2,780.62 = 1,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.38/2,780.62 = 1,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.38x = 2,780.62 × 1,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.38x = 2,984,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,147.48/1,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.12

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