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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.34, 2,870.61 and 1,328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.34, 2,870.61 and 1,328.91 is: 1,993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.34 : 2,870.61 = 1,328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.34/2,870.61 = 1,328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.34x = 2,870.61 × 1,328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.34x = 3,814,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,782.34/1,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.78

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