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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.09, 2,787.47 and 934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.09, 2,787.47 and 934.29 is: 1,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.09 : 2,787.47 = 934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.09/2,787.47 = 934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.09x = 2,787.47 × 934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.09x = 2,604,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,305.35/1,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.60

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