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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.49, 2,793.64 and 937.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.49, 2,793.64 and 937.75 is: 1,406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.49 : 2,793.64 = 937.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.49/2,793.64 = 937.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.49x = 2,793.64 × 937.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.49x = 2,619,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,735.91/1,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.58

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