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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.85, 2,783.51 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.85, 2,783.51 and 469.10 is: 703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.85 : 2,783.51 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.85/2,783.51 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.85x = 2,783.51 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.85x = 1,305,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,730.04/1,855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.58

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