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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.08, 2,796.26 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.08, 2,796.26 and 631.08 is: 946.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.08 : 2,796.26 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.08/2,796.26 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.08x = 2,796.26 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.08x = 1,764,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,663.76/1,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.67

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