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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.23, 2,806.47 and 944.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.23, 2,806.47 and 944.99 is: 1,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.23 : 2,806.47 = 944.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.23/2,806.47 = 944.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.23x = 2,806.47 × 944.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.23x = 2,652,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,074.42/1,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.53

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