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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.88, 2,823.72 and 1,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.88, 2,823.72 and 1,304 is: 1,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.88 : 2,823.72 = 1,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.88/2,823.72 = 1,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.88x = 2,823.72 × 1,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.88x = 3,682,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,130.88/1,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.58

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