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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.74, 2,888.30 and 1,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.74, 2,888.30 and 1,050.05 is: 1,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.74 : 2,888.30 = 1,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.74/2,888.30 = 1,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.74x = 2,888.30 × 1,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.74x = 3,032,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,852.19/1,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.64

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