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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.10, 2,886.84 and 828.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.10, 2,886.84 and 828.90 is: 1,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.10 : 2,886.84 = 828.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.10/2,886.84 = 828.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.10x = 2,886.84 × 828.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.10x = 2,392,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,901.68/1,925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.00

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