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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.46, 2,868.99 and 1,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.46, 2,868.99 and 1,182.46 is: 1,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.46 : 2,868.99 = 1,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.46/2,868.99 = 1,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.46x = 2,868.99 × 1,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.46x = 3,392,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,465.92/1,911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.80

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