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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.82, 2,893.35 and 833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.82, 2,893.35 and 833.02 is: 1,250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.82 : 2,893.35 = 833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.82/2,893.35 = 833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.82x = 2,893.35 × 833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.82x = 2,410,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,218.42/1,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.23

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