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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.30, 3,241.86 and 927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.30, 3,241.86 and 927.96 is: 1,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.30 : 3,241.86 = 927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.30/3,241.86 = 927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.30x = 3,241.86 × 927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.30x = 3,008,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,316.41/2,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.55

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