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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.58, 2,831.02 and 913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.58, 2,831.02 and 913.56 is: 1,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.58 : 2,831.02 = 913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.58/2,831.02 = 913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.58x = 2,831.02 × 913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.58x = 2,586,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,306.63/1,889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.72

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