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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.70, 2,888.46 and 1,436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.70, 2,888.46 and 1,436.27 is: 2,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.70 : 2,888.46 = 1,436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.70/2,888.46 = 1,436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.70x = 2,888.46 × 1,436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.70x = 4,148,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,594.00/1,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.46

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