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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.88, 2,805.36 and 1,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.88, 2,805.36 and 1,006.24 is: 1,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.88 : 2,805.36 = 1,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.88/2,805.36 = 1,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.88x = 2,805.36 × 1,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.88x = 2,822,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,865.45/1,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.84

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