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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.13, 2,890.69 and 901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.13, 2,890.69 and 901.13 is: 1,351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.13 : 2,890.69 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.13/2,890.69 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.13x = 2,890.69 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.13x = 2,604,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,870.77/1,927.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.69

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