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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.93, 2,792.82 and 1,132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.93, 2,792.82 and 1,132.07 is: 1,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.93 : 2,792.82 = 1,132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.93/2,792.82 = 1,132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.93x = 2,792.82 × 1,132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.93x = 3,161,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,667.74/1,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.42

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