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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.39, 2,868.84 and 1,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.39, 2,868.84 and 1,090.96 is: 1,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.39 : 2,868.84 = 1,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.39/2,868.84 = 1,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.39x = 2,868.84 × 1,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.39x = 3,129,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,782.51/1,914.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.87

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