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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.41, 2,889.80 and 539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.41, 2,889.80 and 539.75 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.41 : 2,889.80 = 539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.41/2,889.80 = 539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.41x = 2,889.80 × 539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.41x = 1,559,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,769.55/1,926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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