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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.58, 2,790.96 and 1,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.58, 2,790.96 and 1,130.96 is: 1,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.58 : 2,790.96 = 1,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.58/2,790.96 = 1,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.58x = 2,790.96 × 1,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.58x = 3,156,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,464.12/1,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.58

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