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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.84, 2,891.28 and 832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.84, 2,891.28 and 832.72 is: 1,248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.84 : 2,891.28 = 832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.84/2,891.28 = 832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.84x = 2,891.28 × 832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.84x = 2,407,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,626.68/1,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.87

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