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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.76, 2,566.45 and 1,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.76, 2,566.45 and 1,230.18 is: 1,696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.76 : 2,566.45 = 1,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.76/2,566.45 = 1,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.76x = 2,566.45 × 1,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.76x = 3,157,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,195.46/1,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.72

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