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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.63, 2,557.97 and 1,107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.63, 2,557.97 and 1,107.75 is: 1,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.63 : 2,557.97 = 1,107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.63/2,557.97 = 1,107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.63x = 2,557.97 × 1,107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.63x = 2,833,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,585.73/1,853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.67

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