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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.67, 2,884.41 and 948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.67, 2,884.41 and 948.65 is: 1,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.67 : 2,884.41 = 948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.67/2,884.41 = 948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.67x = 2,884.41 × 948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.67x = 2,736,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,281.12/1,922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.17

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