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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.98, 2,811.54 and 1,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.98, 2,811.54 and 1,009.28 is: 1,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.98 : 2,811.54 = 1,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.98/2,811.54 = 1,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.98x = 2,811.54 × 1,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.98x = 2,837,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,631.09/1,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.61

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