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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.66, 2,821.26 and 1,335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.66, 2,821.26 and 1,335.91 is: 2,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.66 : 2,821.26 = 1,335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.66/2,821.26 = 1,335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.66x = 2,821.26 × 1,335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.66x = 3,768,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,949.45/1,882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.93

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