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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.65, 2,830.36 and 571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.65, 2,830.36 and 571.01 is: 856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.65 : 2,830.36 = 571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.65/2,830.36 = 571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.65x = 2,830.36 × 571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.65x = 1,616,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,149.71/1,887.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.17

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