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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.96, 2,792.37 and 1,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.96, 2,792.37 and 1,316.64 is: 1,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.96 : 2,792.37 = 1,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.96/2,792.37 = 1,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.96x = 2,792.37 × 1,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.96x = 3,676,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,546.04/1,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.62

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