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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.63, 2,791.40 and 933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.63, 2,791.40 and 933.89 is: 1,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.63 : 2,791.40 = 933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.63/2,791.40 = 933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.63x = 2,791.40 × 933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.63x = 2,606,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,860.55/1,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.06

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