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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.76, 2,601.58 and 1,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.76, 2,601.58 and 1,354.56 is: 1,868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.76 : 2,601.58 = 1,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.76/2,601.58 = 1,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.76x = 2,601.58 × 1,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.76x = 3,523,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,996.20/1,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.74

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