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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.43, 2,801.91 and 943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.43, 2,801.91 and 943.26 is: 1,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.43 : 2,801.91 = 943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.43/2,801.91 = 943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.43x = 2,801.91 × 943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.43x = 2,642,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,929.63/1,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.28

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