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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.91, 2,887.56 and 1,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.91, 2,887.56 and 1,004.37 is: 1,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.91 : 2,887.56 = 1,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.91/2,887.56 = 1,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.91x = 2,887.56 × 1,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.91x = 2,900,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,178.64/1,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.32

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