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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.38, 2,577.42 and 1,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.38, 2,577.42 and 1,236.60 is: 1,707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.38 : 2,577.42 = 1,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.38/2,577.42 = 1,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.38x = 2,577.42 × 1,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.38x = 3,187,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,237.57/1,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.72

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