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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.21, 3,471.92 and 927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.21, 3,471.92 and 927.59 is: 1,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.21 : 3,471.92 = 927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.21/3,471.92 = 927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.21x = 3,471.92 × 927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.21x = 3,220,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,518.27/2,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.63

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