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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.94, 2,776.55 and 876.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.94, 2,776.55 and 876.91 is: 1,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.94 : 2,776.55 = 876.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.94/2,776.55 = 876.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.94x = 2,776.55 × 876.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.94x = 2,434,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,784.46/1,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.72

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