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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.06, 2,876.85 and 996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.06, 2,876.85 and 996.30 is: 1,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.06 : 2,876.85 = 996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.06/2,876.85 = 996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.06x = 2,876.85 × 996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.06x = 2,866,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,205.66/1,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.21

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