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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.29, 2,867.20 and 1,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.29, 2,867.20 and 1,089.87 is: 1,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.29 : 2,867.20 = 1,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.29/2,867.20 = 1,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.29x = 2,867.20 × 1,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.29x = 3,124,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,863.83/1,913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.24

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