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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.50, 3,122.80 and 927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.50, 3,122.80 and 927.52 is: 1,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.50 : 3,122.80 = 927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.50/3,122.80 = 927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.50x = 3,122.80 × 927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.50x = 2,896,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,459.46/2,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.53

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