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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.73, 3,988.11 and 927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.73, 3,988.11 and 927.34 is: 1,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.73 : 3,988.11 = 927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.73/3,988.11 = 927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.73x = 3,988.11 × 927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.73x = 3,698,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,333.93/2,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.02

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