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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.49, 2,557.62 and 1,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.49, 2,557.62 and 1,107.60 is: 1,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.49 : 2,557.62 = 1,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.49/2,557.62 = 1,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.49x = 2,557.62 × 1,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.49x = 2,832,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,819.91/1,853.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.37

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