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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.78, 2,890.92 and 1,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.78, 2,890.92 and 1,002.92 is: 1,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.78 : 2,890.92 = 1,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.78/2,890.92 = 1,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.78x = 2,890.92 × 1,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.78x = 2,899,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,361.49/1,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.77

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