Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.25, 2,820 and 906.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,881.25, 2,820 and 906.82 is: 1,359.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,881.25 : 2,820 = 906.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,881.25/2,820 = 906.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,881.25x = 2,820 × 906.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,881.25x = 2,557,232.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,557,232.40/1,881.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359.33
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