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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.37, 2,802.36 and 635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.37, 2,802.36 and 635.61 is: 953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.37 : 2,802.36 = 635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.37/2,802.36 = 635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.37x = 2,802.36 × 635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.37x = 1,781,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,220.93/1,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.36

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