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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.81, 2,860.52 and 1,129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.81, 2,860.52 and 1,129.01 is: 1,691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.81 : 2,860.52 = 1,129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.81/2,860.52 = 1,129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.81x = 2,860.52 × 1,129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.81x = 3,229,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,535.74/1,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.91

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