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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.08, 2,814.33 and 951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.08, 2,814.33 and 951.27 is: 1,427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.08 : 2,814.33 = 951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.08/2,814.33 = 951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.08x = 2,814.33 × 951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.08x = 2,677,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,198.25/1,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.78

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