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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.07, 2,838.78 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.07, 2,838.78 and 722.16 is: 1,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.07 : 2,838.78 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.07/2,838.78 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.07x = 2,838.78 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.07x = 2,050,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,053.36/1,892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.50

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