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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.85, 2,829.63 and 915.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.85, 2,829.63 and 915.64 is: 1,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.85 : 2,829.63 = 915.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.85/2,829.63 = 915.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.85x = 2,829.63 × 915.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.85x = 2,590,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,918.77/1,888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.69

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