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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.54, 2,864.72 and 611.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.54, 2,864.72 and 611.11 is: 916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.54 : 2,864.72 = 611.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.54/2,864.72 = 611.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.54x = 2,864.72 × 611.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.54x = 1,750,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,659.04/1,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.80

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