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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.56, 2,792.00 and 936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.56, 2,792.00 and 936.90 is: 1,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.56 : 2,792.00 = 936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.56/2,792.00 = 936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.56x = 2,792.00 × 936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.56x = 2,615,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,820.12/1,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.18

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