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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.82, 2,891.64 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.82, 2,891.64 and 541.06 is: 811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.82 : 2,891.64 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.82/2,891.64 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.82x = 2,891.64 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.82x = 1,564,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,550.74/1,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.56

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