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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.08, 2,803.52 and 944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.08, 2,803.52 and 944.48 is: 1,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.08 : 2,803.52 = 944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.08/2,803.52 = 944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.08x = 2,803.52 × 944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.08x = 2,647,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,868.57/1,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.91

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