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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.94, 3,237.42 and 927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.94, 3,237.42 and 927.12 is: 1,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.94 : 3,237.42 = 927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.94/3,237.42 = 927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.94x = 3,237.42 × 927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.94x = 3,001,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,476.83/2,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.61

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