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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.09, 2,950.52 and 927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.09, 2,950.52 and 927.56 is: 1,390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.09 : 2,950.52 = 927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.09/2,950.52 = 927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.09x = 2,950.52 × 927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.09x = 2,736,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,764.94/1,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.57

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