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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.91, 2,596.73 and 1,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.91, 2,596.73 and 1,285.13 is: 1,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.91 : 2,596.73 = 1,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.91/2,596.73 = 1,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.91x = 2,596.73 × 1,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.91x = 3,337,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,135.69/1,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.33

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