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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.94, 2,869.26 and 596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.94, 2,869.26 and 596.66 is: 894.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.94 : 2,869.26 = 596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.94/2,869.26 = 596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.94x = 2,869.26 × 596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.94x = 1,711,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,972.67/1,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.94

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