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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.31, 2,868.92 and 1,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.31, 2,868.92 and 1,035.69 is: 1,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.31 : 2,868.92 = 1,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.31/2,868.92 = 1,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.31x = 2,868.92 × 1,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.31x = 2,971,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,299.70/1,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.78

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