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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.80, 2,890.42 and 831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.80, 2,890.42 and 831.88 is: 1,247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.80 : 2,890.42 = 831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.80/2,890.42 = 831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.80x = 2,890.42 × 831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.80x = 2,404,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,482.59/1,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.27

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