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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.46, 2,848.44 and 912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.46, 2,848.44 and 912 is: 1,367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.46 : 2,848.44 = 912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.46/2,848.44 = 912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.46x = 2,848.44 × 912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.46x = 2,597,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,777.28/1,899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.64

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