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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.91, 2,887.53 and 538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.91, 2,887.53 and 538.25 is: 807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.91 : 2,887.53 = 538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.91/2,887.53 = 538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.91x = 2,887.53 × 538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.91x = 1,554,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,220.24/1,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.43

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