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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.84, 2,800.34 and 893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.84, 2,800.34 and 893 is: 1,338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.84 : 2,800.34 = 893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.84/2,800.34 = 893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.84x = 2,800.34 × 893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.84x = 2,500,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,703.62/1,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.82

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