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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.16, 2,926.86 and 911.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.16, 2,926.86 and 911.58 is: 1,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.16 : 2,926.86 = 911.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.16/2,926.86 = 911.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.16x = 2,926.86 × 911.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.16x = 2,668,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,067.04/1,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.73

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