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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.65, 2,891.50 and 466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.65, 2,891.50 and 466.81 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.65 : 2,891.50 = 466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.65/2,891.50 = 466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.65x = 2,891.50 × 466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.65x = 1,349,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,772.72/1,927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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