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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.38, 2,863.61 and 1,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.38, 2,863.61 and 1,395.44 is: 2,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.38 : 2,863.61 = 1,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.38/2,863.61 = 1,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.38x = 2,863.61 × 1,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.38x = 3,995,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,985.11/1,909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.82

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