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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.70, 2,822.63 and 711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.70, 2,822.63 and 711.59 is: 1,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.70 : 2,822.63 = 711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.70/2,822.63 = 711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.70x = 2,822.63 × 711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.70x = 2,008,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,537.61/1,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.41

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