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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.59, 2,891.35 and 774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.59, 2,891.35 and 774.15 is: 1,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.59 : 2,891.35 = 774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.59/2,891.35 = 774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.59x = 2,891.35 × 774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.59x = 2,238,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,338.60/1,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.21

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