Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.84, 2,784 and 557.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,855.84, 2,784 and 557.44 is: 836.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,855.84 : 2,784 = 557.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,855.84/2,784 = 557.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,855.84x = 2,784 × 557.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,855.84x = 1,551,912.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,912.96/1,855.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836.23
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