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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.84, 2,798.88 and 1,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.84, 2,798.88 and 1,289.44 is: 1,932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.84 : 2,798.88 = 1,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.84/2,798.88 = 1,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.84x = 2,798.88 × 1,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.84x = 3,608,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,987.83/1,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.17

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