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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.82, 2,866.38 and 815.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.82, 2,866.38 and 815.19 is: 1,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.82 : 2,866.38 = 815.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.82/2,866.38 = 815.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.82x = 2,866.38 × 815.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.82x = 2,336,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,644.31/1,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.85

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