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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.41, 2,789.03 and 935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.41, 2,789.03 and 935.01 is: 1,400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.41 : 2,789.03 = 935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.41/2,789.03 = 935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.41x = 2,789.03 × 935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.41x = 2,607,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,770.94/1,861.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.97

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