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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.08, 2,888.64 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.08, 2,888.64 and 627.54 is: 940.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.08 : 2,888.64 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.08/2,888.64 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.08x = 2,888.64 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.08x = 1,812,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,737.15/1,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.67

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