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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.23, 2,835.42 and 966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.23, 2,835.42 and 966.49 is: 1,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.23 : 2,835.42 = 966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.23/2,835.42 = 966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.23x = 2,835.42 × 966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.23x = 2,740,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,405.08/1,892.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.24

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