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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.94, 2,823.10 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.94, 2,823.10 and 583.50 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.94 : 2,823.10 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.94/2,823.10 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.94x = 2,823.10 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.94x = 1,647,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,278.85/1,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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