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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.92, 2,802.11 and 943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.92, 2,802.11 and 943.13 is: 1,415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.92 : 2,802.11 = 943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.92/2,802.11 = 943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.92x = 2,802.11 × 943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.92x = 2,642,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,752.86/1,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.57

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