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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.27, 2,888.88 and 539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.27, 2,888.88 and 539.52 is: 809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.27 : 2,888.88 = 539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.27/2,888.88 = 539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.27x = 2,888.88 × 539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.27x = 1,558,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,608.54/1,926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.13

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