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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.08, 2,898.32 and 836.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.08, 2,898.32 and 836.55 is: 1,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.08 : 2,898.32 = 836.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.08/2,898.32 = 836.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.08x = 2,898.32 × 836.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.08x = 2,424,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,585.41/1,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.91

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