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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.24, 3,988.08 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.24, 3,988.08 and 927 is: 1,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.24 : 3,988.08 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.24/3,988.08 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.24x = 3,988.08 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.24x = 3,696,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,950.16/2,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.75

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