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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.70, 2,845.44 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.70, 2,845.44 and 923.76 is: 1,383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.70 : 2,845.44 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.70/2,845.44 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.70x = 2,845.44 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.70x = 2,628,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,503.65/1,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.64

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