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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,894.48, 2,838.06 and 921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,894.48, 2,838.06 and 921.26 is: 1,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,894.48 : 2,838.06 = 921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,894.48/2,838.06 = 921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,894.48x = 2,838.06 × 921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,894.48x = 2,614,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,598.25/1,894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.12

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