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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.29, 2,803.55 and 943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.29, 2,803.55 and 943.96 is: 1,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.29 : 2,803.55 = 943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.29/2,803.55 = 943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.29x = 2,803.55 × 943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.29x = 2,646,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,439.06/1,869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.75

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