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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.80, 2,822.70 and 842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.80, 2,822.70 and 842.30 is: 1,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.80 : 2,822.70 = 842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.80/2,822.70 = 842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.80x = 2,822.70 × 842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.80x = 2,377,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,560.21/1,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.45

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