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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.62, 2,789.37 and 936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.62, 2,789.37 and 936.24 is: 1,402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.62 : 2,789.37 = 936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.62/2,789.37 = 936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.62x = 2,789.37 × 936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.62x = 2,611,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,519.77/1,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.82

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