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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.10, 2,806.61 and 638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.10, 2,806.61 and 638.33 is: 957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.10 : 2,806.61 = 638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.10/2,806.61 = 638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.10x = 2,806.61 × 638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.10x = 1,791,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,526.14/1,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.47

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