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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.56, 2,886.66 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.56, 2,886.66 and 538.02 is: 806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.56 : 2,886.66 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.56/2,886.66 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.56x = 2,886.66 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.56x = 1,553,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,080.81/1,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.98

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