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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.74, 2,791.17 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.74, 2,791.17 and 887.22 is: 1,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.74 : 2,791.17 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.74/2,791.17 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.74x = 2,791.17 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.74x = 2,476,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,381.85/1,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.14

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