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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.61, 2,888.28 and 829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.61, 2,888.28 and 829.28 is: 1,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.61 : 2,888.28 = 829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.61/2,888.28 = 829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.61x = 2,888.28 × 829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.61x = 2,395,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,200.06/1,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.52

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