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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.04, 2,799.60 and 1,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.04, 2,799.60 and 1,044.92 is: 1,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.04 : 2,799.60 = 1,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.04/2,799.60 = 1,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.04x = 2,799.60 × 1,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.04x = 2,925,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,358.03/1,866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.68

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