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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.08, 2,800.96 and 1,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.08, 2,800.96 and 1,291.20 is: 1,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.08 : 2,800.96 = 1,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.08/2,800.96 = 1,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.08x = 2,800.96 × 1,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.08x = 3,616,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,599.55/1,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.93

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