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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.49, 2,885.58 and 935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.49, 2,885.58 and 935.36 is: 1,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.49 : 2,885.58 = 935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.49/2,885.58 = 935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.49x = 2,885.58 × 935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.49x = 2,699,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,048.85/1,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.47

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