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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.67, 2,809.73 and 1,410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.67, 2,809.73 and 1,410.96 is: 2,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.67 : 2,809.73 = 1,410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.67/2,809.73 = 1,410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.67x = 2,809.73 × 1,410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.67x = 3,964,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,401.03/1,874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.72

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