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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.79, 2,783.92 and 868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.79, 2,783.92 and 868.10 is: 1,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.79 : 2,783.92 = 868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.79/2,783.92 = 868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.79x = 2,783.92 × 868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.79x = 2,416,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,722.15/1,855.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.26

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