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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.84, 2,755.08 and 1,289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.84, 2,755.08 and 1,289.97 is: 1,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.84 : 2,755.08 = 1,289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.84/2,755.08 = 1,289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.84x = 2,755.08 × 1,289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.84x = 3,553,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,970.55/1,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.73

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