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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.37, 2,805.44 and 1,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.37, 2,805.44 and 1,141.56 is: 1,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.37 : 2,805.44 = 1,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.37/2,805.44 = 1,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.37x = 2,805.44 × 1,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.37x = 3,202,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,572.38/1,871.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.35

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