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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.26, 2,818.17 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.26, 2,818.17 and 905.10 is: 1,357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.26 : 2,818.17 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.26/2,818.17 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.26x = 2,818.17 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.26x = 2,550,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,725.67/1,879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.30

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