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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.92, 2,865.36 and 1,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.92, 2,865.36 and 1,044 is: 1,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.92 : 2,865.36 = 1,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.92/2,865.36 = 1,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.92x = 2,865.36 × 1,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.92x = 2,991,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,435.84/1,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.26

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