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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.65, 2,886.39 and 828.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.65, 2,886.39 and 828.81 is: 1,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.65 : 2,886.39 = 828.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.65/2,886.39 = 828.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.65x = 2,886.39 × 828.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.65x = 2,392,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,268.90/1,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.96

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