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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.76, 2,808.48 and 1,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.76, 2,808.48 and 1,322.64 is: 1,984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.76 : 2,808.48 = 1,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.76/2,808.48 = 1,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.76x = 2,808.48 × 1,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.76x = 3,714,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,607.99/1,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.55

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