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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.95, 2,597.10 and 1,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.95, 2,597.10 and 1,031.21 is: 1,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.95 : 2,597.10 = 1,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.95/2,597.10 = 1,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.95x = 2,597.10 × 1,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.95x = 2,678,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,162.99/1,881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.08

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