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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.08, 2,884.48 and 829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.08, 2,884.48 and 829.24 is: 1,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.08 : 2,884.48 = 829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.08/2,884.48 = 829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.08x = 2,884.48 × 829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.08x = 2,391,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,926.20/1,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.15

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