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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.16, 2,703.18 and 935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.16, 2,703.18 and 935.72 is: 1,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.16 : 2,703.18 = 935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.16/2,703.18 = 935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.16x = 2,703.18 × 935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.16x = 2,529,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,419.59/1,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.33

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