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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.94, 2,823.11 and 583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.94, 2,823.11 and 583.51 is: 875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.94 : 2,823.11 = 583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.94/2,823.11 = 583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.94x = 2,823.11 × 583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.94x = 1,647,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,312.92/1,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.33

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