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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860, 2,566.80 and 1,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860, 2,566.80 and 1,160.48 is: 1,601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860 : 2,566.80 = 1,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860/2,566.80 = 1,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860x = 2,566.80 × 1,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860x = 2,978,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,720.06/1,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.46

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