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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.97, 2,806.69 and 946.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.97, 2,806.69 and 946.18 is: 1,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.97 : 2,806.69 = 946.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.97/2,806.69 = 946.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.97x = 2,806.69 × 946.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.97x = 2,655,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,624.56/1,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.14

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