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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.70, 2,891.55 and 955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.70, 2,891.55 and 955.70 is: 1,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.70 : 2,891.55 = 955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.70/2,891.55 = 955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.70x = 2,891.55 × 955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.70x = 2,763,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,454.34/1,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.55

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