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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.59, 2,865.21 and 611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.59, 2,865.21 and 611.71 is: 917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.59 : 2,865.21 = 611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.59/2,865.21 = 611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.59x = 2,865.21 × 611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.59x = 1,752,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,677.61/1,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.35

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