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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.12, 2,863.68 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.12, 2,863.68 and 541.12 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.12 : 2,863.68 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.12/2,863.68 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.12x = 2,863.68 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.12x = 1,549,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,594.52/1,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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