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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.18, 2,802.78 and 931.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.18, 2,802.78 and 931.98 is: 1,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.18 : 2,802.78 = 931.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.18/2,802.78 = 931.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.18x = 2,802.78 × 931.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.18x = 2,612,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,134.90/1,869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.48

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