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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.38, 2,805.81 and 945.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.38, 2,805.81 and 945.59 is: 1,419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.38 : 2,805.81 = 945.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.38/2,805.81 = 945.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.38x = 2,805.81 × 945.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.38x = 2,653,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,145.88/1,869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.27

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