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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.24, 2,889.66 and 831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.24, 2,889.66 and 831.24 is: 1,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.24 : 2,889.66 = 831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.24/2,889.66 = 831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.24x = 2,889.66 × 831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.24x = 2,402,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,000.98/1,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.34

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