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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.09, 2,777.10 and 876.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.09, 2,777.10 and 876.93 is: 1,315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.09 : 2,777.10 = 876.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.09/2,777.10 = 876.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.09x = 2,777.10 × 876.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.09x = 2,435,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,322.30/1,851.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.62

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