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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.72, 2,660.40 and 1,141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.72, 2,660.40 and 1,141.93 is: 1,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.72 : 2,660.40 = 1,141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.72/2,660.40 = 1,141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.72x = 2,660.40 × 1,141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.72x = 3,037,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,990.57/1,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.95

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