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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.33, 2,806.97 and 996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.33, 2,806.97 and 996.62 is: 1,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.33 : 2,806.97 = 996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.33/2,806.97 = 996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.33x = 2,806.97 × 996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.33x = 2,797,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,463.42/1,875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.72

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