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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.89, 2,661.30 and 1,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.89, 2,661.30 and 1,182.15 is: 1,631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.89 : 2,661.30 = 1,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.89/2,661.30 = 1,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.89x = 2,661.30 × 1,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.89x = 3,146,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,055.80/1,927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.86

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