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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.91, 2,866.24 and 1,033.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.91, 2,866.24 and 1,033.87 is: 1,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.91 : 2,866.24 = 1,033.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.91/2,866.24 = 1,033.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.91x = 2,866.24 × 1,033.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.91x = 2,963,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,313.68/1,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.93

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