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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.36, 2,868.93 and 925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.36, 2,868.93 and 925.87 is: 1,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.36 : 2,868.93 = 925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.36/2,868.93 = 925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.36x = 2,868.93 × 925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.36x = 2,656,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,256.22/1,912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.99

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