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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.91, 2,849.45 and 912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.91, 2,849.45 and 912.28 is: 1,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.91 : 2,849.45 = 912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.91/2,849.45 = 912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.91x = 2,849.45 × 912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.91x = 2,599,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,496.25/1,900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.50

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