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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.94, 2,807.79 and 1,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.94, 2,807.79 and 1,006.24 is: 1,508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.94 : 2,807.79 = 1,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.94/2,807.79 = 1,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.94x = 2,807.79 × 1,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.94x = 2,825,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,310.61/1,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.49

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