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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.86, 2,890.42 and 831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.86, 2,890.42 and 831.28 is: 1,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.86 : 2,890.42 = 831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.86/2,890.42 = 831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.86x = 2,890.42 × 831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.86x = 2,402,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,748.34/1,926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.98

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