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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.26, 3,990.71 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.26, 3,990.71 and 927.88 is: 1,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.26 : 3,990.71 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.26/3,990.71 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.26x = 3,990.71 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.26x = 3,702,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,909.97/2,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.46

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