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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.52, 2,887.92 and 951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.52, 2,887.92 and 951.20 is: 1,425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.52 : 2,887.92 = 951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.52/2,887.92 = 951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.52x = 2,887.92 × 951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.52x = 2,746,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,989.50/1,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.14

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