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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.65, 2,864.12 and 935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.65, 2,864.12 and 935.13 is: 1,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.65 : 2,864.12 = 935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.65/2,864.12 = 935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.65x = 2,864.12 × 935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.65x = 2,678,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,319.86/1,909.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.52

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