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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.70, 2,851.30 and 1,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.70, 2,851.30 and 1,787.96 is: 2,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.70 : 2,851.30 = 1,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.70/2,851.30 = 1,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.70x = 2,851.30 × 1,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.70x = 5,098,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,010.35/1,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.95

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