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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.68, 2,575.36 and 1,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.68, 2,575.36 and 1,110.28 is: 1,531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.68 : 2,575.36 = 1,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.68/2,575.36 = 1,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.68x = 2,575.36 × 1,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.68x = 2,859,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,370.70/1,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.79

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