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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.48, 2,821.68 and 904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.48, 2,821.68 and 904.26 is: 1,359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.48 : 2,821.68 = 904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.48/2,821.68 = 904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.48x = 2,821.68 × 904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.48x = 2,551,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,542.94/1,877.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.03

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