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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.78, 2,888.15 and 951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.78, 2,888.15 and 951.62 is: 1,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.78 : 2,888.15 = 951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.78/2,888.15 = 951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.78x = 2,888.15 × 951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.78x = 2,748,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,402.10/1,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.17

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