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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.19, 3,470.46 and 927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.19, 3,470.46 and 927.27 is: 1,390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.19 : 3,470.46 = 927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.19/3,470.46 = 927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.19x = 3,470.46 × 927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.19x = 3,218,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,053.44/2,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.57

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