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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.81, 2,862.01 and 1,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.81, 2,862.01 and 1,130.01 is: 1,693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.81 : 2,862.01 = 1,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.81/2,862.01 = 1,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.81x = 2,862.01 × 1,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.81x = 3,234,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,099.92/1,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.41

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