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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.91, 2,882.03 and 1,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.91, 2,882.03 and 1,305.77 is: 1,958.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.91 : 2,882.03 = 1,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.91/2,882.03 = 1,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.91x = 2,882.03 × 1,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.91x = 3,763,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,247.37/1,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.08

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