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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.94, 2,556.72 and 1,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.94, 2,556.72 and 1,191.36 is: 1,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.94 : 2,556.72 = 1,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.94/2,556.72 = 1,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.94x = 2,556.72 × 1,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.94x = 3,045,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,973.94/1,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.97

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