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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.76, 2,882.64 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.76, 2,882.64 and 895.04 is: 1,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.76 : 2,882.64 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.76/2,882.64 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.76x = 2,882.64 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.76x = 2,580,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,078.11/1,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.56

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