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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.36, 2,866.45 and 741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.36, 2,866.45 and 741.29 is: 1,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.36 : 2,866.45 = 741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.36/2,866.45 = 741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.36x = 2,866.45 × 741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.36x = 2,124,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,870.72/1,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.71

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