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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.62, 2,892.15 and 888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.62, 2,892.15 and 888.12 is: 1,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.62 : 2,892.15 = 888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.62/2,892.15 = 888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.62x = 2,892.15 × 888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.62x = 2,568,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,576.26/1,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.51

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