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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.88, 2,824.56 and 958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.88, 2,824.56 and 958.11 is: 1,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.88 : 2,824.56 = 958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.88/2,824.56 = 958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.88x = 2,824.56 × 958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.88x = 2,706,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,222.66/1,881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.04

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