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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.06, 2,637.93 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.06, 2,637.93 and 927.15 is: 1,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.06 : 2,637.93 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.06/2,637.93 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.06x = 2,637.93 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.06x = 2,445,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,764.82/1,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.01

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