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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.57, 2,802.86 and 636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.57, 2,802.86 and 636.11 is: 954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.57 : 2,802.86 = 636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.57/2,802.86 = 636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.57x = 2,802.86 × 636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.57x = 1,782,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,924.09/1,868.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.17

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