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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.14, 2,795.85 and 891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.14, 2,795.85 and 891.42 is: 1,336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.14 : 2,795.85 = 891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.14/2,795.85 = 891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.14x = 2,795.85 × 891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.14x = 2,492,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,276.61/1,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.96

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