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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.87, 2,557.91 and 1,108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.87, 2,557.91 and 1,108.07 is: 1,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.87 : 2,557.91 = 1,108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.87/2,557.91 = 1,108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.87x = 2,557.91 × 1,108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.87x = 2,834,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,343.33/1,853.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.88

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