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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864, 2,796.08 and 631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864, 2,796.08 and 631.54 is: 947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864 : 2,796.08 = 631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864/2,796.08 = 631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864x = 2,796.08 × 631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864x = 1,765,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,836.36/1,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.34

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