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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.91, 2,775.47 and 876.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.91, 2,775.47 and 876.69 is: 1,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.91 : 2,775.47 = 876.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.91/2,775.47 = 876.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.91x = 2,775.47 × 876.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.91x = 2,433,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,222.41/1,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.32

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