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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.74, 2,716.44 and 933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.74, 2,716.44 and 933.58 is: 1,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.74 : 2,716.44 = 933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.74/2,716.44 = 933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.74x = 2,716.44 × 933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.74x = 2,535,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,998.67/1,809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.30

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