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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.84, 2,833.68 and 914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.84, 2,833.68 and 914.72 is: 1,371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.84 : 2,833.68 = 914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.84/2,833.68 = 914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.84x = 2,833.68 × 914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.84x = 2,592,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,023.77/1,889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.56

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