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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.17, 2,659.49 and 1,042.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.17, 2,659.49 and 1,042.97 is: 1,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.17 : 2,659.49 = 1,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.17/2,659.49 = 1,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.17x = 2,659.49 × 1,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.17x = 2,773,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,768.29/1,927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.30

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