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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.94, 2,807.80 and 997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.94, 2,807.80 and 997.18 is: 1,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.94 : 2,807.80 = 997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.94/2,807.80 = 997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.94x = 2,807.80 × 997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.94x = 2,799,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,872.49/1,875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.52

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