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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.46, 2,888.06 and 885.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.46, 2,888.06 and 885.63 is: 1,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.46 : 2,888.06 = 885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.46/2,888.06 = 885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.46x = 2,888.06 × 885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.46x = 2,557,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,758.98/1,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.08

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