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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.97, 2,812.58 and 949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.97, 2,812.58 and 949.88 is: 1,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.97 : 2,812.58 = 949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.97/2,812.58 = 949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.97x = 2,812.58 × 949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.97x = 2,671,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,613.49/1,874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.88

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