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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.86, 2,831.84 and 1,113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.86, 2,831.84 and 1,113.31 is: 1,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.86 : 2,831.84 = 1,113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.86/2,831.84 = 1,113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.86x = 2,831.84 × 1,113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.86x = 3,152,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,715.79/1,887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.99

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