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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.69, 2,851.31 and 926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.69, 2,851.31 and 926.13 is: 1,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.69 : 2,851.31 = 926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.69/2,851.31 = 926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.69x = 2,851.31 × 926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.69x = 2,640,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,683.73/1,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.33

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