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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.99, 2,802.84 and 1,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.99, 2,802.84 and 1,376.50 is: 2,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.99 : 2,802.84 = 1,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.99/2,802.84 = 1,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.99x = 2,802.84 × 1,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.99x = 3,858,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,109.26/1,870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.07

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