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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.07, 2,716.65 and 887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.07, 2,716.65 and 887.40 is: 1,331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.07 : 2,716.65 = 887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.07/2,716.65 = 887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.07x = 2,716.65 × 887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.07x = 2,410,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,755.21/1,811.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.12

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