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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.96, 2,807.52 and 1,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.96, 2,807.52 and 1,410.24 is: 2,113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.96 : 2,807.52 = 1,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.96/2,807.52 = 1,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.96x = 2,807.52 × 1,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.96x = 3,959,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,277.00/1,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.91

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