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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.95, 6,789.86 and 1,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.95, 6,789.86 and 1,927.28 is: 2,891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.95 : 6,789.86 = 1,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.95/6,789.86 = 1,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.95x = 6,789.86 × 1,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.95x = 13,085,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085,961.38/4,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.96

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