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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.91, 2,927.71 and 912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.91, 2,927.71 and 912.36 is: 1,367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.91 : 2,927.71 = 912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.91/2,927.71 = 912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.91x = 2,927.71 × 912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.91x = 2,671,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,125.50/1,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.77

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