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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.83, 2,702.01 and 1,287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.83, 2,702.01 and 1,287.03 is: 1,925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.83 : 2,702.01 = 1,287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.83/2,702.01 = 1,287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.83x = 2,702.01 × 1,287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.83x = 3,477,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,561.50/1,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.74

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