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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.30, 2,829.21 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.30, 2,829.21 and 912.52 is: 1,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.30 : 2,829.21 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.30/2,829.21 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.30x = 2,829.21 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.30x = 2,581,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,710.71/1,888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.21

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