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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.63, 2,885.90 and 997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.63, 2,885.90 and 997.89 is: 1,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.63 : 2,885.90 = 997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.63/2,885.90 = 997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.63x = 2,885.90 × 997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.63x = 2,879,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,813.25/1,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.30

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