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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.38, 2,822.34 and 727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.38, 2,822.34 and 727.04 is: 1,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.38 : 2,822.34 = 727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.38/2,822.34 = 727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.38x = 2,822.34 × 727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.38x = 2,051,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,954.07/1,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.66

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