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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.77, 2,823.81 and 1,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.77, 2,823.81 and 1,007.02 is: 1,510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.77 : 2,823.81 = 1,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.77/2,823.81 = 1,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.77x = 2,823.81 × 1,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.77x = 2,843,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,633.15/1,882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.35

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