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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.93, 2,862.23 and 921.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.93, 2,862.23 and 921.13 is: 1,381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.93 : 2,862.23 = 921.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.93/2,862.23 = 921.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.93x = 2,862.23 × 921.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.93x = 2,636,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,485.92/1,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.14

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