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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.61, 2,822.69 and 906.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.61, 2,822.69 and 906.91 is: 1,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.61 : 2,822.69 = 906.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.61/2,822.69 = 906.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.61x = 2,822.69 × 906.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.61x = 2,559,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,925.79/1,881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.50

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