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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.84, 2,803.38 and 1,410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.84, 2,803.38 and 1,410.57 is: 2,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.84 : 2,803.38 = 1,410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.84/2,803.38 = 1,410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.84x = 2,803.38 × 1,410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.84x = 3,954,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,363.73/1,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.81

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