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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.45, 2,789.46 and 934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.45, 2,789.46 and 934.62 is: 1,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.45 : 2,789.46 = 934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.45/2,789.46 = 934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.45x = 2,789.46 × 934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.45x = 2,607,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,085.11/1,860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.32

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