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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.91, 2,799.72 and 1,136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.91, 2,799.72 and 1,136.67 is: 1,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.91 : 2,799.72 = 1,136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.91/2,799.72 = 1,136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.91x = 2,799.72 × 1,136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.91x = 3,182,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,357.73/1,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.79

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