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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.72, 3,987.12 and 927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.72, 3,987.12 and 927.56 is: 1,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.72 : 3,987.12 = 927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.72/3,987.12 = 927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.72x = 3,987.12 × 927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.72x = 3,698,293.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,293.03/2,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.53

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