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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.17, 2,868.26 and 741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.17, 2,868.26 and 741.57 is: 1,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.17 : 2,868.26 = 741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.17/2,868.26 = 741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.17x = 2,868.26 × 741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.17x = 2,127,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,021.75/1,912.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.36

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