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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.39, 3,471.50 and 927.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.39, 3,471.50 and 927.35 is: 1,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.39 : 3,471.50 = 927.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.39/3,471.50 = 927.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.39x = 3,471.50 × 927.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.39x = 3,219,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,290.90/2,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.99

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