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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.94, 3,924.09 and 927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.94, 3,924.09 and 927.18 is: 1,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.94 : 3,924.09 = 927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.94/3,924.09 = 927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.94x = 3,924.09 × 927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.94x = 3,638,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,337.77/2,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.83

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