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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.89, 2,821.84 and 1,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.89, 2,821.84 and 1,190.20 is: 1,782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.89 : 2,821.84 = 1,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.89/2,821.84 = 1,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.89x = 2,821.84 × 1,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.89x = 3,358,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,533.91/1,883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.77

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