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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.56, 2,883.90 and 997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.56, 2,883.90 and 997.41 is: 1,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.56 : 2,883.90 = 997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.56/2,883.90 = 997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.56x = 2,883.90 × 997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.56x = 2,876,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,430.70/1,921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.92

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