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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.93, 2,887.88 and 871.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.93, 2,887.88 and 871.95 is: 1,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.93 : 2,887.88 = 871.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.93/2,887.88 = 871.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.93x = 2,887.88 × 871.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.93x = 2,518,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,082.61/1,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.78

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