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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.55, 2,781.72 and 1,367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.55, 2,781.72 and 1,367.91 is: 2,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.55 : 2,781.72 = 1,367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.55/2,781.72 = 1,367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.55x = 2,781.72 × 1,367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.55x = 3,805,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,142.61/1,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.89

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