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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.37, 2,804.22 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.37, 2,804.22 and 535.16 is: 802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.37 : 2,804.22 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.37/2,804.22 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.37x = 2,804.22 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.37x = 1,500,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,713.39/1,869.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.79

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