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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.88, 2,813.22 and 1,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.88, 2,813.22 and 1,297 is: 1,945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.88 : 2,813.22 = 1,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.88/2,813.22 = 1,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.88x = 2,813.22 × 1,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.88x = 3,648,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,746.34/1,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.09

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