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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.44, 2,890.68 and 887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.44, 2,890.68 and 887.04 is: 1,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.44 : 2,890.68 = 887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.44/2,890.68 = 887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.44x = 2,890.68 × 887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.44x = 2,564,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,148.79/1,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.34

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