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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.73, 2,890.58 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.73, 2,890.58 and 540.07 is: 810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.73 : 2,890.58 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.73/2,890.58 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.73x = 2,890.58 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.73x = 1,561,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,115.54/1,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.24

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