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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.91, 2,851.37 and 926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.91, 2,851.37 and 926.75 is: 1,390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.91 : 2,851.37 = 926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.91/2,851.37 = 926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.91x = 2,851.37 × 926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.91x = 2,642,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,507.15/1,900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.13

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