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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.32, 2,790.27 and 924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.32, 2,790.27 and 924.06 is: 1,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.32 : 2,790.27 = 924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.32/2,790.27 = 924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.32x = 2,790.27 × 924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.32x = 2,578,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,376.90/1,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.24

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