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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.77, 2,808.47 and 1,005.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.77, 2,808.47 and 1,005.07 is: 1,508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.77 : 2,808.47 = 1,005.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.77/2,808.47 = 1,005.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.77x = 2,808.47 × 1,005.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.77x = 2,822,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,696.90/1,871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.04

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