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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.27, 3,790.73 and 945.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.27, 3,790.73 and 945.69 is: 1,418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.27 : 3,790.73 = 945.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.27/3,790.73 = 945.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.27x = 3,790.73 × 945.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.27x = 3,584,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,862.27/2,527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.47

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