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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.70, 2,821.15 and 841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.70, 2,821.15 and 841.30 is: 1,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.70 : 2,821.15 = 841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.70/2,821.15 = 841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.70x = 2,821.15 × 841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.70x = 2,373,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,433.50/1,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.67

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