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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.97, 2,890.38 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.97, 2,890.38 and 540.45 is: 810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.97 : 2,890.38 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.97/2,890.38 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.97x = 2,890.38 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.97x = 1,562,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,107.90/1,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.66

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