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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.41, 2,891.25 and 757.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.41, 2,891.25 and 757.23 is: 1,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.41 : 2,891.25 = 757.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.41/2,891.25 = 757.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.41x = 2,891.25 × 757.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.41x = 2,189,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,344.08/1,926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.49

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