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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.87, 3,856.86 and 927.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.87, 3,856.86 and 927.99 is: 1,391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.87 : 3,856.86 = 927.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.87/3,856.86 = 927.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.87x = 3,856.86 × 927.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.87x = 3,579,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,127.51/2,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.64

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