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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.68, 2,852.82 and 927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.68, 2,852.82 and 927.86 is: 1,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.68 : 2,852.82 = 927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.68/2,852.82 = 927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.68x = 2,852.82 × 927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.68x = 2,647,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,003.30/1,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.93

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