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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.44, 2,864.49 and 868.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.44, 2,864.49 and 868.89 is: 1,302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.44 : 2,864.49 = 868.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.44/2,864.49 = 868.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.44x = 2,864.49 × 868.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.44x = 2,488,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,926.72/1,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.12

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