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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.70, 2,872.18 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.70, 2,872.18 and 927.45 is: 1,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.70 : 2,872.18 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.70/2,872.18 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.70x = 2,872.18 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.70x = 2,663,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,807.11/1,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.51

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