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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.72, 2,823.90 and 1,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.72, 2,823.90 and 1,151.92 is: 1,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.72 : 2,823.90 = 1,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.72/2,823.90 = 1,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.72x = 2,823.90 × 1,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.72x = 3,252,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,906.89/1,882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.77

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