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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.60, 2,823.36 and 907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.60, 2,823.36 and 907.68 is: 1,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.60 : 2,823.36 = 907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.60/2,823.36 = 907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.60x = 2,823.36 × 907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.60x = 2,562,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,707.40/1,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.98

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