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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.95, 2,888.14 and 1,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.95, 2,888.14 and 1,001.15 is: 1,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.95 : 2,888.14 = 1,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.95/2,888.14 = 1,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.95x = 2,888.14 × 1,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.95x = 2,891,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,461.36/1,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.10

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