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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.74, 2,888.92 and 830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.74, 2,888.92 and 830.12 is: 1,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.74 : 2,888.92 = 830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.74/2,888.92 = 830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.74x = 2,888.92 × 830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.74x = 2,398,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,150.27/1,925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.31

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