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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.17, 2,865.26 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.17, 2,865.26 and 985.56 is: 1,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.17 : 2,865.26 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.17/2,865.26 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.17x = 2,865.26 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.17x = 2,823,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,885.65/1,910.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.34

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