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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.58, 2,894.52 and 876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.58, 2,894.52 and 876.04 is: 1,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.58 : 2,894.52 = 876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.58/2,894.52 = 876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.58x = 2,894.52 × 876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.58x = 2,535,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,700.83/1,929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.12

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