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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.22, 2,829.60 and 912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.22, 2,829.60 and 912.06 is: 1,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.22 : 2,829.60 = 912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.22/2,829.60 = 912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.22x = 2,829.60 × 912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.22x = 2,580,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,764.98/1,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.22

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