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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.48, 2,792.07 and 1,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.48, 2,792.07 and 1,499.62 is: 2,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.48 : 2,792.07 = 1,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.48/2,792.07 = 1,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.48x = 2,792.07 × 1,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.48x = 4,187,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,044.01/1,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.52

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