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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.36, 2,891.32 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.36, 2,891.32 and 773.04 is: 1,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.36 : 2,891.32 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.36/2,891.32 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.36x = 2,891.32 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.36x = 2,235,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,106.01/1,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.67

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