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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.62, 2,885.42 and 1,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.62, 2,885.42 and 1,274.20 is: 1,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.62 : 2,885.42 = 1,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.62/2,885.42 = 1,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.62x = 2,885.42 × 1,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.62x = 3,676,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,602.16/1,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.29

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