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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.26, 2,797.08 and 942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.26, 2,797.08 and 942.08 is: 1,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.26 : 2,797.08 = 942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.26/2,797.08 = 942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.26x = 2,797.08 × 942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.26x = 2,635,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,063.78/1,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.95

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