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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.17, 2,888.07 and 937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.17, 2,888.07 and 937.02 is: 1,404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.17 : 2,888.07 = 937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.17/2,888.07 = 937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.17x = 2,888.07 × 937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.17x = 2,706,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,179.35/1,926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.96

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