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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.72, 2,886.24 and 1,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.72, 2,886.24 and 1,274.72 is: 1,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.72 : 2,886.24 = 1,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.72/2,886.24 = 1,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.72x = 2,886.24 × 1,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.72x = 3,679,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,147.85/1,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.51

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