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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.61, 2,838.15 and 722.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.61, 2,838.15 and 722.21 is: 1,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.61 : 2,838.15 = 722.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.61/2,838.15 = 722.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.61x = 2,838.15 × 722.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.61x = 2,049,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,726.12/1,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.02

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