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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.52, 2,868.74 and 938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.52, 2,868.74 and 938.92 is: 1,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.52 : 2,868.74 = 938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.52/2,868.74 = 938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.52x = 2,868.74 × 938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.52x = 2,693,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,517.36/1,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.62

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