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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.76, 2,808.58 and 1,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.76, 2,808.58 and 1,258.14 is: 1,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.76 : 2,808.58 = 1,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.76/2,808.58 = 1,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.76x = 2,808.58 × 1,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.76x = 3,533,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,569.65/1,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.81

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