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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.76, 2,710.26 and 881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.76, 2,710.26 and 881.82 is: 1,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.76 : 2,710.26 = 881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.76/2,710.26 = 881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.76x = 2,710.26 × 881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.76x = 2,389,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,961.47/1,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.52

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