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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.20, 3,790.27 and 966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.20, 3,790.27 and 966.68 is: 1,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.20 : 3,790.27 = 966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.20/3,790.27 = 966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.20x = 3,790.27 × 966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.20x = 3,663,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,993.28/2,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.82

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