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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.38, 2,891.22 and 694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.38, 2,891.22 and 694.91 is: 1,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.38 : 2,891.22 = 694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.38/2,891.22 = 694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.38x = 2,891.22 × 694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.38x = 2,009,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,134.22/1,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.42

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