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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.51, 2,781.45 and 868.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.51, 2,781.45 and 868.63 is: 1,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.51 : 2,781.45 = 868.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.51/2,781.45 = 868.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.51x = 2,781.45 × 868.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.51x = 2,416,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,050.91/1,855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.10

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