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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.32, 2,850.05 and 912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.32, 2,850.05 and 912.68 is: 1,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.32 : 2,850.05 = 912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.32/2,850.05 = 912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.32x = 2,850.05 × 912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.32x = 2,601,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,193.04/1,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.10

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