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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.70, 2,887.11 and 1,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.70, 2,887.11 and 1,275.08 is: 1,912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.70 : 2,887.11 = 1,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.70/2,887.11 = 1,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.70x = 2,887.11 × 1,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.70x = 3,681,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,281.78/1,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.66

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