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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.89, 2,803.82 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.89, 2,803.82 and 637.47 is: 955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.89 : 2,803.82 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.89/2,803.82 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.89x = 2,803.82 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.89x = 1,787,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,347.95/1,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.86

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