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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.53, 2,823.15 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.53, 2,823.15 and 841.44 is: 1,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.53 : 2,823.15 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.53/2,823.15 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.53x = 2,823.15 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.53x = 2,375,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,509.20/1,881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.54

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