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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.92, 2,557.98 and 1,107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.92, 2,557.98 and 1,107.74 is: 1,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.92 : 2,557.98 = 1,107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.92/2,557.98 = 1,107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.92x = 2,557.98 × 1,107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.92x = 2,833,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,583.16/1,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.43

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