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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.52, 2,829.90 and 912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.52, 2,829.90 and 912.30 is: 1,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.52 : 2,829.90 = 912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.52/2,829.90 = 912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.52x = 2,829.90 × 912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.52x = 2,581,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,717.77/1,885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.23

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