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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.76, 2,803.36 and 944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.76, 2,803.36 and 944.48 is: 1,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.76 : 2,803.36 = 944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.76/2,803.36 = 944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.76x = 2,803.36 × 944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.76x = 2,647,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,717.45/1,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.07

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