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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.06, 2,821.68 and 907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.06, 2,821.68 and 907.98 is: 1,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.06 : 2,821.68 = 907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.06/2,821.68 = 907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.06x = 2,821.68 × 907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.06x = 2,562,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,029.01/1,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.01

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