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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.43, 3,239.45 and 927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.43, 3,239.45 and 927.41 is: 1,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.43 : 3,239.45 = 927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.43/3,239.45 = 927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.43x = 3,239.45 × 927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.43x = 3,004,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,298.32/2,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.96

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