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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.16, 2,893.68 and 759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.16, 2,893.68 and 759.16 is: 1,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.16 : 2,893.68 = 759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.16/2,893.68 = 759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.16x = 2,893.68 × 759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.16x = 2,196,766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,766.11/1,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.72

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