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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.63, 2,808.69 and 1,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.63, 2,808.69 and 1,050.63 is: 1,576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.63 : 2,808.69 = 1,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.63/2,808.69 = 1,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.63x = 2,808.69 × 1,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.63x = 2,950,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,893.97/1,871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.64

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