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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.58, 2,864.66 and 935.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.58, 2,864.66 and 935.73 is: 1,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.58 : 2,864.66 = 935.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.58/2,864.66 = 935.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.58x = 2,864.66 × 935.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.58x = 2,680,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,543.62/1,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.74

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