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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.80, 2,812.48 and 1,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.80, 2,812.48 and 1,008.64 is: 1,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.80 : 2,812.48 = 1,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.80/2,812.48 = 1,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.80x = 2,812.48 × 1,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.80x = 2,836,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,779.83/1,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.11

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