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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.97, 2,839.57 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.97, 2,839.57 and 723.08 is: 1,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.97 : 2,839.57 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.97/2,839.57 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.97x = 2,839.57 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.97x = 2,053,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,226.61/1,892.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.66

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