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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.88, 2,814.92 and 1,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.88, 2,814.92 and 1,010.28 is: 1,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.88 : 2,814.92 = 1,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.88/2,814.92 = 1,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.88x = 2,814.92 × 1,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.88x = 2,843,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,857.38/1,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.01

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