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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.44, 2,821.28 and 907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.44, 2,821.28 and 907.84 is: 1,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.44 : 2,821.28 = 907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.44/2,821.28 = 907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.44x = 2,821.28 × 907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.44x = 2,561,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,270.84/1,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.34

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