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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.73, 2,656.14 and 1,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.73, 2,656.14 and 1,085.35 is: 1,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.73 : 2,656.14 = 1,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.73/2,656.14 = 1,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.73x = 2,656.14 × 1,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.73x = 2,882,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,822.84/1,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.78

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