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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.83, 2,893.44 and 1,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.83, 2,893.44 and 1,004.01 is: 1,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.83 : 2,893.44 = 1,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.83/2,893.44 = 1,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.83x = 2,893.44 × 1,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.83x = 2,905,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,042.69/1,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.90

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