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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.82, 2,890.35 and 831.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.82, 2,890.35 and 831.02 is: 1,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.82 : 2,890.35 = 831.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.82/2,890.35 = 831.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.82x = 2,890.35 × 831.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.82x = 2,401,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,924.21/1,925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.22

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