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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.59, 2,827.40 and 1,105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.59, 2,827.40 and 1,105.83 is: 1,658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.59 : 2,827.40 = 1,105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.59/2,827.40 = 1,105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.59x = 2,827.40 × 1,105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.59x = 3,126,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,618.21/1,885.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.16

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