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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.46, 2,557.76 and 1,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.46, 2,557.76 and 1,067.67 is: 1,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.46 : 2,557.76 = 1,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.46/2,557.76 = 1,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.46x = 2,557.76 × 1,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.46x = 2,730,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,838.28/1,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.37

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