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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.39, 2,882.68 and 826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.39, 2,882.68 and 826.48 is: 1,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.39 : 2,882.68 = 826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.39/2,882.68 = 826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.39x = 2,882.68 × 826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.39x = 2,382,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,477.37/1,923.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.69

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