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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.59, 3,730.16 and 927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.59, 3,730.16 and 927.53 is: 1,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.59 : 3,730.16 = 927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.59/3,730.16 = 927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.59x = 3,730.16 × 927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.59x = 3,459,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,816.65/2,487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.83

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