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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.81, 2,885.92 and 999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.81, 2,885.92 and 999 is: 1,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.81 : 2,885.92 = 999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.81/2,885.92 = 999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.81x = 2,885.92 × 999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.81x = 2,883,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,034.08/1,922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.39

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