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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.84, 2,865.60 and 936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.84, 2,865.60 and 936.88 is: 1,405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.84 : 2,865.60 = 936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.84/2,865.60 = 936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.84x = 2,865.60 × 936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.84x = 2,684,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,723.33/1,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.73

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