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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.96, 2,866.44 and 815.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.96, 2,866.44 and 815.32 is: 1,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.96 : 2,866.44 = 815.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.96/2,866.44 = 815.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.96x = 2,866.44 × 815.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.96x = 2,337,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,065.86/1,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.98

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