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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.13, 2,868.63 and 595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.13, 2,868.63 and 595.81 is: 893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.13 : 2,868.63 = 595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.13/2,868.63 = 595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.13x = 2,868.63 × 595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.13x = 1,709,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,158.44/1,912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.85

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