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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.54, 2,834.70 and 916.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.54, 2,834.70 and 916.59 is: 1,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.54 : 2,834.70 = 916.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.54/2,834.70 = 916.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.54x = 2,834.70 × 916.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.54x = 2,598,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,271.74/1,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.90

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