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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.16, 4,023.56 and 927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.16, 4,023.56 and 927.32 is: 1,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.16 : 4,023.56 = 927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.16/4,023.56 = 927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.16x = 4,023.56 × 927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.16x = 3,731,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,127.66/2,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.09

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