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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.72, 2,924.90 and 923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.72, 2,924.90 and 923.16 is: 1,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.72 : 2,924.90 = 923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.72/2,924.90 = 923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.72x = 2,924.90 × 923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.72x = 2,700,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,150.68/1,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.89

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