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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,856.41, 2,784.62 and 557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,856.41, 2,784.62 and 557.89 is: 836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,856.41 : 2,784.62 = 557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,856.41/2,784.62 = 557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,856.41x = 2,784.62 × 557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,856.41x = 1,553,506.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,506.08/1,856.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.83

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