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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.83, 2,792.79 and 886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.83, 2,792.79 and 886.86 is: 1,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.83 : 2,792.79 = 886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.83/2,792.79 = 886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.83x = 2,792.79 × 886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.83x = 2,476,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,813.74/1,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.31

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