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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.42, 2,862.90 and 868.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.42, 2,862.90 and 868.42 is: 1,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.42 : 2,862.90 = 868.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.42/2,862.90 = 868.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.42x = 2,862.90 × 868.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.42x = 2,486,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,199.62/1,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.75

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