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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.69, 3,855.94 and 927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.69, 3,855.94 and 927.27 is: 1,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.69 : 3,855.94 = 927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.69/3,855.94 = 927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.69x = 3,855.94 × 927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.69x = 3,575,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,495.17/2,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.87

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