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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.76, 2,892.60 and 832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.76, 2,892.60 and 832.40 is: 1,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.76 : 2,892.60 = 832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.76/2,892.60 = 832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.76x = 2,892.60 × 832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.76x = 2,407,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,800.24/1,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.01

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