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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.98, 2,867.86 and 937.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.98, 2,867.86 and 937.76 is: 1,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.98 : 2,867.86 = 937.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.98/2,867.86 = 937.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.98x = 2,867.86 × 937.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.98x = 2,689,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,364.39/1,911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.59

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