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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.47, 2,886.71 and 537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.47, 2,886.71 and 537.82 is: 806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.47 : 2,886.71 = 537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.47/2,886.71 = 537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.47x = 2,886.71 × 537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.47x = 1,552,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,538.87/1,924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.73

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