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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.03, 2,794.68 and 939.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.03, 2,794.68 and 939.13 is: 1,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.03 : 2,794.68 = 939.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.03/2,794.68 = 939.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.03x = 2,794.68 × 939.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.03x = 2,624,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,567.83/1,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.01

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