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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.76, 2,831.91 and 963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.76, 2,831.91 and 963.91 is: 1,446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.76 : 2,831.91 = 963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.76/2,831.91 = 963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.76x = 2,831.91 × 963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.76x = 2,729,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,706.37/1,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.00

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