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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.56, 2,794.14 and 1,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.56, 2,794.14 and 1,372.02 is: 2,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.56 : 2,794.14 = 1,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.56/2,794.14 = 1,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.56x = 2,794.14 × 1,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.56x = 3,833,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,615.96/1,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.02

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