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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.93, 2,566.83 and 1,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.93, 2,566.83 and 1,557.27 is: 2,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.93 : 2,566.83 = 1,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.93/2,566.83 = 1,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.93x = 2,566.83 × 1,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.93x = 3,997,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,247.35/1,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.98

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