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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.84, 2,660.41 and 1,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.84, 2,660.41 and 1,043.64 is: 1,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.84 : 2,660.41 = 1,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.84/2,660.41 = 1,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.84x = 2,660.41 × 1,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.84x = 2,776,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,510.29/1,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.22

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