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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.30, 2,791.88 and 1,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.30, 2,791.88 and 1,314.33 is: 1,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.30 : 2,791.88 = 1,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.30/2,791.88 = 1,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.30x = 2,791.88 × 1,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.30x = 3,669,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,445.07/1,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.33

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