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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.57, 2,806.10 and 1,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.57, 2,806.10 and 1,316.73 is: 1,974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.57 : 2,806.10 = 1,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.57/2,806.10 = 1,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.57x = 2,806.10 × 1,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.57x = 3,694,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,876.05/1,871.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.21

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