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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.96, 2,889.47 and 831.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.96, 2,889.47 and 831.22 is: 1,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.96 : 2,889.47 = 831.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.96/2,889.47 = 831.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.96x = 2,889.47 × 831.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.96x = 2,401,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,780.11/1,927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.76

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