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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.76, 2,824.37 and 957.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.76, 2,824.37 and 957.98 is: 1,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.76 : 2,824.37 = 957.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.76/2,824.37 = 957.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.76x = 2,824.37 × 957.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.76x = 2,705,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,689.97/1,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.85

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