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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.52, 2,792.12 and 1,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.52, 2,792.12 and 1,245.40 is: 1,869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.52 : 2,792.12 = 1,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.52/2,792.12 = 1,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.52x = 2,792.12 × 1,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.52x = 3,477,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,306.25/1,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.00

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