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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.39, 2,886.89 and 829.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.39, 2,886.89 and 829.07 is: 1,243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.39 : 2,886.89 = 829.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.39/2,886.89 = 829.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.39x = 2,886.89 × 829.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.39x = 2,393,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,430.80/1,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.73

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