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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.98, 2,656.52 and 1,139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.98, 2,656.52 and 1,139.04 is: 1,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.98 : 2,656.52 = 1,139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.98/2,656.52 = 1,139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.98x = 2,656.52 × 1,139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.98x = 3,025,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,882.54/1,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.90

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