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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.58, 2,867.42 and 662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.58, 2,867.42 and 662.26 is: 993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.58 : 2,867.42 = 662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.58/2,867.42 = 662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.58x = 2,867.42 × 662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.58x = 1,898,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,977.57/1,911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.41

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