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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.46, 2,886.08 and 1,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.46, 2,886.08 and 1,486.22 is: 2,228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.46 : 2,886.08 = 1,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.46/2,886.08 = 1,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.46x = 2,886.08 × 1,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.46x = 4,289,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,349.82/1,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.86

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