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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.86, 2,926.17 and 911.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.86, 2,926.17 and 911.31 is: 1,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.86 : 2,926.17 = 911.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.86/2,926.17 = 911.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.86x = 2,926.17 × 911.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.86x = 2,666,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,647.98/1,951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.21

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