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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.65, 2,888.34 and 830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.65, 2,888.34 and 830.18 is: 1,244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.65 : 2,888.34 = 830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.65/2,888.34 = 830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.65x = 2,888.34 × 830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.65x = 2,397,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,827.66/1,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.56

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