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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.11, 2,891.95 and 927.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.11, 2,891.95 and 927.87 is: 1,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.11 : 2,891.95 = 927.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.11/2,891.95 = 927.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.11x = 2,891.95 × 927.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.11x = 2,683,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,340.48/1,929.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.98

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