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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.46, 2,822.55 and 841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.46, 2,822.55 and 841.51 is: 1,262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.46 : 2,822.55 = 841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.46/2,822.55 = 841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.46x = 2,822.55 × 841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.46x = 2,375,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,185.73/1,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.42

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