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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.31, 2,861.74 and 908.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.31, 2,861.74 and 908.23 is: 1,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.31 : 2,861.74 = 908.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.31/2,861.74 = 908.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.31x = 2,861.74 × 908.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.31x = 2,599,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,113.58/1,910.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.57

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