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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.97, 2,803.27 and 1,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.97, 2,803.27 and 1,322.10 is: 1,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.97 : 2,803.27 = 1,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.97/2,803.27 = 1,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.97x = 2,803.27 × 1,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.97x = 3,706,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,203.27/1,870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.90

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