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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.06, 3,123.15 and 927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.06, 3,123.15 and 927.90 is: 1,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.06 : 3,123.15 = 927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.06/3,123.15 = 927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.06x = 3,123.15 × 927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.06x = 2,897,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,970.89/2,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.88

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