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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.55, 2,861.15 and 982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.55, 2,861.15 and 982.62 is: 1,473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.55 : 2,861.15 = 982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.55/2,861.15 = 982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.55x = 2,861.15 × 982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.55x = 2,811,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,418.30/1,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.84

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