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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.83, 2,870.54 and 936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.83, 2,870.54 and 936.97 is: 1,405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.83 : 2,870.54 = 936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.83/2,870.54 = 936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.83x = 2,870.54 × 936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.83x = 2,689,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,609.86/1,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.35

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