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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.08, 3,468.57 and 927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.08, 3,468.57 and 927.02 is: 1,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.08 : 3,468.57 = 927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.08/3,468.57 = 927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.08x = 3,468.57 × 927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.08x = 3,215,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,416.42/2,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.50

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