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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.47, 2,812.90 and 1,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.47, 2,812.90 and 1,180.01 is: 1,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.47 : 2,812.90 = 1,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.47/2,812.90 = 1,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.47x = 2,812.90 × 1,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.47x = 3,319,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,239.75/1,875.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.82

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