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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.64, 2,885.72 and 1,255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.64, 2,885.72 and 1,255.64 is: 1,885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.64 : 2,885.72 = 1,255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.64/2,885.72 = 1,255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.64x = 2,885.72 × 1,255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.64x = 3,623,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,404.75/1,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.58

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