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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.68, 2,864.80 and 935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.68, 2,864.80 and 935.84 is: 1,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.68 : 2,864.80 = 935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.68/2,864.80 = 935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.68x = 2,864.80 × 935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.68x = 2,680,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,994.43/1,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.90

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