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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.51, 2,886.20 and 829.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.51, 2,886.20 and 829.95 is: 1,244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.51 : 2,886.20 = 829.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.51/2,886.20 = 829.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.51x = 2,886.20 × 829.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.51x = 2,395,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,397.54/1,925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.04

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