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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.92, 2,821.74 and 841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.92, 2,821.74 and 841.73 is: 1,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.92 : 2,821.74 = 841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.92/2,821.74 = 841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.92x = 2,821.74 × 841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.92x = 2,375,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,132.81/1,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.08

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