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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.92, 2,866.66 and 871.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.92, 2,866.66 and 871.19 is: 1,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.92 : 2,866.66 = 871.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.92/2,866.66 = 871.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.92x = 2,866.66 × 871.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.92x = 2,497,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,410.51/1,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.92

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