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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.72, 2,895.48 and 1,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.72, 2,895.48 and 1,284.88 is: 1,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.72 : 2,895.48 = 1,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.72/2,895.48 = 1,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.72x = 2,895.48 × 1,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.72x = 3,720,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,344.34/1,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.92

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