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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.38, 2,888.08 and 538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.38, 2,888.08 and 538.74 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.38 : 2,888.08 = 538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.38/2,888.08 = 538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.38x = 2,888.08 × 538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.38x = 1,555,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,924.22/1,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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