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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.85, 2,847.18 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.85, 2,847.18 and 924.50 is: 1,386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.85 : 2,847.18 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.85/2,847.18 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.85x = 2,847.18 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.85x = 2,632,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,203.67/1,897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.94

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