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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.44, 2,867.68 and 1,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.44, 2,867.68 and 1,391.96 is: 2,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.44 : 2,867.68 = 1,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.44/2,867.68 = 1,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.44x = 2,867.68 × 1,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.44x = 3,991,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,695.85/1,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.32

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