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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.49, 2,830.95 and 914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.49, 2,830.95 and 914.49 is: 1,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.49 : 2,830.95 = 914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.49/2,830.95 = 914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.49x = 2,830.95 × 914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.49x = 2,588,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,875.47/1,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.32

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