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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.53, 2,853.35 and 927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.53, 2,853.35 and 927.64 is: 1,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.53 : 2,853.35 = 927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.53/2,853.35 = 927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.53x = 2,853.35 × 927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.53x = 2,646,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,862.69/1,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.97

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