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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.54, 2,865.78 and 740.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.54, 2,865.78 and 740.81 is: 1,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.54 : 2,865.78 = 740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.54/2,865.78 = 740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.54x = 2,865.78 × 740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.54x = 2,123,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,005.65/1,910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.21

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