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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.88, 2,719.08 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.88, 2,719.08 and 887.22 is: 1,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.88 : 2,719.08 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.88/2,719.08 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.88x = 2,719.08 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.88x = 2,412,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,422.16/1,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.45

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