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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.16, 2,576.40 and 1,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.16, 2,576.40 and 1,121 is: 1,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.16 : 2,576.40 = 1,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.16/2,576.40 = 1,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.16x = 2,576.40 × 1,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.16x = 2,888,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,144.40/1,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.81

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