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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.65, 2,797.40 and 1,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.65, 2,797.40 and 1,086.14 is: 1,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.65 : 2,797.40 = 1,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.65/2,797.40 = 1,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.65x = 2,797.40 × 1,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.65x = 3,038,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,377.74/1,866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.72

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