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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.51, 2,810.94 and 996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.51, 2,810.94 and 996.80 is: 1,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.51 : 2,810.94 = 996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.51/2,810.94 = 996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.51x = 2,810.94 × 996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.51x = 2,801,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,930.94/1,874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.76

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