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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.60, 2,821.44 and 1,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.60, 2,821.44 and 1,187.04 is: 1,779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.60 : 2,821.44 = 1,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.60/2,821.44 = 1,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.60x = 2,821.44 × 1,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.60x = 3,349,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,162.14/1,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.95

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