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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.97, 2,844.79 and 921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.97, 2,844.79 and 921.83 is: 1,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.97 : 2,844.79 = 921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.97/2,844.79 = 921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.97x = 2,844.79 × 921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.97x = 2,622,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,396.24/1,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.69

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