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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.92, 3,874.05 and 1,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.92, 3,874.05 and 1,924.14 is: 2,652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.92 : 3,874.05 = 1,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.92/3,874.05 = 1,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.92x = 3,874.05 × 1,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.92x = 7,454,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,214.57/2,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.82

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