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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.34, 3,731.02 and 927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.34, 3,731.02 and 927.28 is: 1,390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.34 : 3,731.02 = 927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.34/3,731.02 = 927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.34x = 3,731.02 × 927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.34x = 3,459,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,700.23/2,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.92

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