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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.65, 3,579.45 and 927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.65, 3,579.45 and 927.82 is: 1,390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.65 : 3,579.45 = 927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.65/3,579.45 = 927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.65x = 3,579.45 × 927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.65x = 3,321,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,085.30/2,387.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.94

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