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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.82, 2,868.15 and 926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.82, 2,868.15 and 926.14 is: 1,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.82 : 2,868.15 = 926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.82/2,868.15 = 926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.82x = 2,868.15 × 926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.82x = 2,656,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,308.44/1,914.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.24

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