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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.35, 2,866.62 and 925.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.35, 2,866.62 and 925.77 is: 1,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.35 : 2,866.62 = 925.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.35/2,866.62 = 925.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.35x = 2,866.62 × 925.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.35x = 2,653,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,830.80/1,912.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.73

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