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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.51, 2,801.67 and 930.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.51, 2,801.67 and 930.97 is: 1,396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.51 : 2,801.67 = 930.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.51/2,801.67 = 930.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.51x = 2,801.67 × 930.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.51x = 2,608,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,268.09/1,867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.65

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