Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.60, 2,796 and 1,249
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,864.60, 2,796 and 1,249 is: 1,872.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,864.60 : 2,796 = 1,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,864.60/2,796 = 1,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,864.60x = 2,796 × 1,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,864.60x = 3,492,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,492,204/1,864.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,872.90
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