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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.74, 2,862.21 and 675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.74, 2,862.21 and 675.10 is: 1,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.74 : 2,862.21 = 675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.74/2,862.21 = 675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.74x = 2,862.21 × 675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.74x = 1,932,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,277.97/1,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.86

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