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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.31, 2,711.79 and 932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.31, 2,711.79 and 932.23 is: 1,397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.31 : 2,711.79 = 932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.31/2,711.79 = 932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.31x = 2,711.79 × 932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.31x = 2,527,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,998.43/1,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.22

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