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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.46, 2,846.94 and 911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.46, 2,846.94 and 911 is: 1,366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.46 : 2,846.94 = 911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.46/2,846.94 = 911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.46x = 2,846.94 × 911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.46x = 2,593,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,562.34/1,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.14

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