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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.06, 3,730.05 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.06, 3,730.05 and 927 is: 1,390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.06 : 3,730.05 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.06/3,730.05 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.06x = 3,730.05 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.06x = 3,457,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,756.35/2,487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.30

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