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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.08, 2,889.26 and 830.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.08, 2,889.26 and 830.17 is: 1,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.08 : 2,889.26 = 830.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.08/2,889.26 = 830.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.08x = 2,889.26 × 830.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.08x = 2,398,576.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,576.97/1,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.32

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