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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.41, 2,881.98 and 534.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.41, 2,881.98 and 534.69 is: 802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.41 : 2,881.98 = 534.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.41/2,881.98 = 534.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.41x = 2,881.98 × 534.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.41x = 1,540,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,965.89/1,921.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.00

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