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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.47, 2,838.74 and 965.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.47, 2,838.74 and 965.41 is: 1,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.47 : 2,838.74 = 965.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.47/2,838.74 = 965.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.47x = 2,838.74 × 965.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.47x = 2,740,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,543.16/1,892.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.13

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