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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892, 2,835.97 and 915.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892, 2,835.97 and 915.95 is: 1,372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892 : 2,835.97 = 915.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892/2,835.97 = 915.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892x = 2,835.97 × 915.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892x = 2,597,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,606.72/1,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.94

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