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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927, 2,889.96 and 952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927, 2,889.96 and 952.08 is: 1,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927 : 2,889.96 = 952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927/2,889.96 = 952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927x = 2,889.96 × 952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927x = 2,751,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,473.12/1,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.85

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