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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.93, 2,887.39 and 464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.93, 2,887.39 and 464.08 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.93 : 2,887.39 = 464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.93/2,887.39 = 464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.93x = 2,887.39 × 464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.93x = 1,339,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,976.12/1,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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