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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.16, 2,885.34 and 937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.16, 2,885.34 and 937.16 is: 1,404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.16 : 2,885.34 = 937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.16/2,885.34 = 937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.16x = 2,885.34 × 937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.16x = 2,704,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,020.55/1,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.57

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