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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.88, 2,862.48 and 1,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.88, 2,862.48 and 1,140.96 is: 1,709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.88 : 2,862.48 = 1,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.88/2,862.48 = 1,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.88x = 2,862.48 × 1,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.88x = 3,265,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,975.18/1,910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.15

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