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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.60, 2,852.68 and 861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.60, 2,852.68 and 861.96 is: 1,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.60 : 2,852.68 = 861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.60/2,852.68 = 861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.60x = 2,852.68 × 861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.60x = 2,458,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,896.05/1,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.07

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