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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.89, 2,889.77 and 1,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.89, 2,889.77 and 1,002.51 is: 1,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.89 : 2,889.77 = 1,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.89/2,889.77 = 1,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.89x = 2,889.77 × 1,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.89x = 2,897,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,023.32/1,927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.69

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