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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.75, 2,806.10 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.75, 2,806.10 and 701.10 is: 1,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.75 : 2,806.10 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.75/2,806.10 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.75x = 2,806.10 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.75x = 1,967,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,342.68/1,871.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.07

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