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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.47, 2,882.46 and 689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.47, 2,882.46 and 689.22 is: 1,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.47 : 2,882.46 = 689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.47/2,882.46 = 689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.47x = 2,882.46 × 689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.47x = 1,986,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,649.08/1,921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.92

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