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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,894.59, 2,841.76 and 908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,894.59, 2,841.76 and 908.11 is: 1,362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,894.59 : 2,841.76 = 908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,894.59/2,841.76 = 908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,894.59x = 2,841.76 × 908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,894.59x = 2,580,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,630.67/1,894.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.11

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