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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.76, 2,892.20 and 940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.76, 2,892.20 and 940.64 is: 1,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.76 : 2,892.20 = 940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.76/2,892.20 = 940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.76x = 2,892.20 × 940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.76x = 2,720,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,519.01/1,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.23

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