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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.59, 2,870.06 and 926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.59, 2,870.06 and 926.79 is: 1,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.59 : 2,870.06 = 926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.59/2,870.06 = 926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.59x = 2,870.06 × 926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.59x = 2,659,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,938.27/1,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.30

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