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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.91, 2,826.24 and 1,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.91, 2,826.24 and 1,154.27 is: 1,728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.91 : 2,826.24 = 1,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.91/2,826.24 = 1,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.91x = 2,826.24 × 1,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.91x = 3,262,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,229.91/1,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.87

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