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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.98, 2,867.06 and 871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.98, 2,867.06 and 871.34 is: 1,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.98 : 2,867.06 = 871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.98/2,867.06 = 871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.98x = 2,867.06 × 871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.98x = 2,498,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,184.06/1,911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.60

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