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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.75, 3,847.05 and 923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.75, 3,847.05 and 923.27 is: 1,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.75 : 3,847.05 = 923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.75/3,847.05 = 923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.75x = 3,847.05 × 923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.75x = 3,551,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,846.62/2,567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.26

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