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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.61, 2,894.92 and 888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.61, 2,894.92 and 888.76 is: 1,333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.61 : 2,894.92 = 888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.61/2,894.92 = 888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.61x = 2,894.92 × 888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.61x = 2,572,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,889.10/1,929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.37

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