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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.09, 2,927.07 and 718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.09, 2,927.07 and 718.74 is: 1,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.09 : 2,927.07 = 718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.09/2,927.07 = 718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.09x = 2,927.07 × 718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.09x = 2,103,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,802.29/1,951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.27

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