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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.68, 2,867.36 and 885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.68, 2,867.36 and 885.68 is: 1,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.68 : 2,867.36 = 885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.68/2,867.36 = 885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.68x = 2,867.36 × 885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.68x = 2,539,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,563.40/1,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.45

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