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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.14, 2,783.84 and 1,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.14, 2,783.84 and 1,076.66 is: 1,615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.14 : 2,783.84 = 1,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.14/2,783.84 = 1,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.14x = 2,783.84 × 1,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.14x = 2,997,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,249.17/1,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.65

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