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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.09, 2,775.60 and 875.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.09, 2,775.60 and 875.93 is: 1,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.09 : 2,775.60 = 875.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.09/2,775.60 = 875.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.09x = 2,775.60 × 875.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.09x = 2,431,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,231.31/1,850.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.12

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