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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.96, 2,719.42 and 1,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.96, 2,719.42 and 1,187.26 is: 1,782.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.96 : 2,719.42 = 1,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.96/2,719.42 = 1,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.96x = 2,719.42 × 1,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.96x = 3,228,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,648.82/1,810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.84

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