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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.94, 2,866.98 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.94, 2,866.98 and 612.54 is: 918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.94 : 2,866.98 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.94/2,866.98 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.94x = 2,866.98 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.94x = 1,756,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,139.93/1,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.99

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