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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.91, 2,822.19 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.91, 2,822.19 and 649 is: 973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.91 : 2,822.19 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.91/2,822.19 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.91x = 2,822.19 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.91x = 1,831,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,601.31/1,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.27

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