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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857.93, 2,786.84 and 761.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857.93, 2,786.84 and 761.47 is: 1,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857.93 : 2,786.84 = 761.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857.93/2,786.84 = 761.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857.93x = 2,786.84 × 761.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857.93x = 2,122,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,095.05/1,857.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.18

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