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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.10, 2,814.84 and 837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.10, 2,814.84 and 837.06 is: 1,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.10 : 2,814.84 = 837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.10/2,814.84 = 837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.10x = 2,814.84 × 837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.10x = 2,356,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,189.97/1,877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.23

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