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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,896.51, 2,845.44 and 856.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,896.51, 2,845.44 and 856.74 is: 1,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,896.51 : 2,845.44 = 856.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,896.51/2,845.44 = 856.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,896.51x = 2,845.44 × 856.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,896.51x = 2,437,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,802.27/1,896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.41

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