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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.46, 2,863.86 and 754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.46, 2,863.86 and 754.21 is: 1,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.46 : 2,863.86 = 754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.46/2,863.86 = 754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.46x = 2,863.86 × 754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.46x = 2,159,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,951.85/1,908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.78

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