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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.78, 2,830.35 and 912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.78, 2,830.35 and 912.22 is: 1,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.78 : 2,830.35 = 912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.78/2,830.35 = 912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.78x = 2,830.35 × 912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.78x = 2,581,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,901.88/1,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.14

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