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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.06, 2,830.05 and 912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.06, 2,830.05 and 912.82 is: 1,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.06 : 2,830.05 = 912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.06/2,830.05 = 912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.06x = 2,830.05 × 912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.06x = 2,583,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,326.24/1,888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.24

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