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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.42, 2,882.70 and 827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.42, 2,882.70 and 827.49 is: 1,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.42 : 2,882.70 = 827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.42/2,882.70 = 827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.42x = 2,882.70 × 827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.42x = 2,385,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,405.42/1,923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.19

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