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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.66, 2,865.08 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.66, 2,865.08 and 741.20 is: 1,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.66 : 2,865.08 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.66/2,865.08 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.66x = 2,865.08 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.66x = 2,123,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,597.30/1,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.45

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