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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.87, 2,663.49 and 1,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.87, 2,663.49 and 1,264.48 is: 1,746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.87 : 2,663.49 = 1,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.87/2,663.49 = 1,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.87x = 2,663.49 × 1,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.87x = 3,367,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,929.84/1,927.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.97

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