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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.94, 2,852.45 and 927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.94, 2,852.45 and 927.84 is: 1,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.94 : 2,852.45 = 927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.94/2,852.45 = 927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.94x = 2,852.45 × 927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.94x = 2,646,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,602.95/1,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.80

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