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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.86, 2,850.56 and 913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.86, 2,850.56 and 913.04 is: 1,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.86 : 2,850.56 = 913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.86/2,850.56 = 913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.86x = 2,850.56 × 913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.86x = 2,602,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,677.86/1,900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.21

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