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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.23, 2,802.48 and 896.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.23, 2,802.48 and 896.02 is: 1,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.23 : 2,802.48 = 896.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.23/2,802.48 = 896.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.23x = 2,802.48 × 896.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.23x = 2,511,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,078.13/1,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.38

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