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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.49, 2,790.52 and 936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.49, 2,790.52 and 936.25 is: 1,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.49 : 2,790.52 = 936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.49/2,790.52 = 936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.49x = 2,790.52 × 936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.49x = 2,612,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,615.03/1,861.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.51

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