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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.62, 2,852.04 and 861.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.62, 2,852.04 and 861.64 is: 1,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.62 : 2,852.04 = 861.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.62/2,852.04 = 861.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.62x = 2,852.04 × 861.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.62x = 2,457,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,431.75/1,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.28

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