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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,884, 2,826.02 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,884, 2,826.02 and 651.72 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,884 : 2,826.02 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,884/2,826.02 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,884x = 2,826.02 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,884x = 1,841,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,773.75/1,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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