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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.30, 2,826.36 and 913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.30, 2,826.36 and 913.95 is: 1,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.30 : 2,826.36 = 913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.30/2,826.36 = 913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.30x = 2,826.36 × 913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.30x = 2,583,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,151.72/1,887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.70

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