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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.38, 2,886.45 and 754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.38, 2,886.45 and 754.17 is: 1,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.38 : 2,886.45 = 754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.38/2,886.45 = 754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.38x = 2,886.45 × 754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.38x = 2,176,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,874.00/1,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.21

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