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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.56, 3,989.67 and 927.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.56, 3,989.67 and 927.19 is: 1,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.56 : 3,989.67 = 927.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.56/3,989.67 = 927.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.56x = 3,989.67 × 927.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.56x = 3,699,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,172.15/2,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.42

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