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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.48, 2,822.08 and 841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.48, 2,822.08 and 841.54 is: 1,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.48 : 2,822.08 = 841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.48/2,822.08 = 841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.48x = 2,822.08 × 841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.48x = 2,374,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,893.20/1,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.25

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