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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.92, 2,884.86 and 771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.92, 2,884.86 and 771.48 is: 1,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.92 : 2,884.86 = 771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.92/2,884.86 = 771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.92x = 2,884.86 × 771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.92x = 2,225,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,611.79/1,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.21

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