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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.63, 2,886.58 and 1,486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.63, 2,886.58 and 1,486.59 is: 2,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.63 : 2,886.58 = 1,486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.63/2,886.58 = 1,486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.63x = 2,886.58 × 1,486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.63x = 4,291,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,160.96/1,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.13

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