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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.84, 2,797.38 and 1,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.84, 2,797.38 and 1,287.12 is: 1,931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.84 : 2,797.38 = 1,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.84/2,797.38 = 1,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.84x = 2,797.38 × 1,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.84x = 3,600,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,563.75/1,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.80

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