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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.49, 2,870.02 and 926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.49, 2,870.02 and 926.74 is: 1,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.49 : 2,870.02 = 926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.49/2,870.02 = 926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.49x = 2,870.02 × 926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.49x = 2,659,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,761.87/1,914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.28

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