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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.64, 2,881.93 and 825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.64, 2,881.93 and 825.74 is: 1,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.64 : 2,881.93 = 825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.64/2,881.93 = 825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.64x = 2,881.93 × 825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.64x = 2,379,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,732.08/1,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.39

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