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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.30, 2,892.30 and 832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.30, 2,892.30 and 832.45 is: 1,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.30 : 2,892.30 = 832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.30/2,892.30 = 832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.30x = 2,892.30 × 832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.30x = 2,407,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,695.14/1,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.26

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