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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.52, 2,884.92 and 949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.52, 2,884.92 and 949.20 is: 1,422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.52 : 2,884.92 = 949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.52/2,884.92 = 949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.52x = 2,884.92 × 949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.52x = 2,738,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,366.06/1,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.14

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