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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.97, 2,879.31 and 1,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.97, 2,879.31 and 1,140.32 is: 1,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.97 : 2,879.31 = 1,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.97/2,879.31 = 1,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.97x = 2,879.31 × 1,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.97x = 3,283,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,346.25/1,921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.32

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