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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.93, 2,787.41 and 981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.93, 2,787.41 and 981.90 is: 1,472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.93 : 2,787.41 = 981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.93/2,787.41 = 981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.93x = 2,787.41 × 981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.93x = 2,736,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,957.88/1,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.33

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