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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.85, 2,927.97 and 1,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.85, 2,927.97 and 1,075.77 is: 1,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.85 : 2,927.97 = 1,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.85/2,927.97 = 1,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.85x = 2,927.97 × 1,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.85x = 3,149,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,814.39/1,952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.93

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