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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.52, 2,869.82 and 886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.52, 2,869.82 and 886.52 is: 1,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.52 : 2,869.82 = 886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.52/2,869.82 = 886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.52x = 2,869.82 × 886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.52x = 2,544,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,152.83/1,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.26

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