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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.67, 2,822.10 and 957.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.67, 2,822.10 and 957.73 is: 1,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.67 : 2,822.10 = 957.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.67/2,822.10 = 957.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.67x = 2,822.10 × 957.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.67x = 2,702,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,809.83/1,881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.39

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