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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.41, 2,864.13 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.41, 2,864.13 and 755.16 is: 1,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.41 : 2,864.13 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.41/2,864.13 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.41x = 2,864.13 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.41x = 2,162,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,862.84/1,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.74

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