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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.28, 2,891.16 and 757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.28, 2,891.16 and 757.28 is: 1,136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.28 : 2,891.16 = 757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.28/2,891.16 = 757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.28x = 2,891.16 × 757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.28x = 2,189,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,417.64/1,927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.01

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