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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.23, 2,871.65 and 940.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.23, 2,871.65 and 940.03 is: 1,410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.23 : 2,871.65 = 940.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.23/2,871.65 = 940.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.23x = 2,871.65 × 940.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.23x = 2,699,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,437.15/1,913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.93

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