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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.64, 2,884.80 and 948.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.64, 2,884.80 and 948.68 is: 1,421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.64 : 2,884.80 = 948.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.64/2,884.80 = 948.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.64x = 2,884.80 × 948.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.64x = 2,736,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,752.06/1,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.96

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