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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.94, 3,121.47 and 927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.94, 3,121.47 and 927.06 is: 1,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.94 : 3,121.47 = 927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.94/3,121.47 = 927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.94x = 3,121.47 × 927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.94x = 2,893,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,789.98/2,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.95

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