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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.38, 2,892.24 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.38, 2,892.24 and 758.52 is: 1,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.38 : 2,892.24 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.38/2,892.24 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.38x = 2,892.24 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.38x = 2,193,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,821.88/1,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.06

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