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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.05, 2,881.28 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.05, 2,881.28 and 534.24 is: 801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.05 : 2,881.28 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.05/2,881.28 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.05x = 2,881.28 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.05x = 1,539,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,280.62/1,921.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.27

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