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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.90, 2,866.62 and 937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.90, 2,866.62 and 937.02 is: 1,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.90 : 2,866.62 = 937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.90/2,866.62 = 937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.90x = 2,866.62 × 937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.90x = 2,686,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,080.27/1,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.66

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