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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.61, 2,766.11 and 869.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.61, 2,766.11 and 869.01 is: 1,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.61 : 2,766.11 = 869.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.61/2,766.11 = 869.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.61x = 2,766.11 × 869.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.61x = 2,403,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,772.91/1,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.84

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