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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.32, 2,889.27 and 831.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.32, 2,889.27 and 831.84 is: 1,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.32 : 2,889.27 = 831.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.32/2,889.27 = 831.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.32x = 2,889.27 × 831.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.32x = 2,403,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,410.36/1,927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.02

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