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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.74, 2,802.99 and 1,276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.74, 2,802.99 and 1,276.89 is: 1,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.74 : 2,802.99 = 1,276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.74/2,802.99 = 1,276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.74x = 2,802.99 × 1,276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.74x = 3,579,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,109.90/1,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.21

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