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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.17, 2,595.97 and 1,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.17, 2,595.97 and 1,041.82 is: 1,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.17 : 2,595.97 = 1,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.17/2,595.97 = 1,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.17x = 2,595.97 × 1,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.17x = 2,704,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,542.48/1,881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.69

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