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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.71, 2,596.86 and 1,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.71, 2,596.86 and 1,136.16 is: 1,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.71 : 2,596.86 = 1,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.71/2,596.86 = 1,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.71x = 2,596.86 × 1,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.71x = 2,950,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,448.46/1,882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.13

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