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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.90, 4,022.84 and 927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.90, 4,022.84 and 927.08 is: 1,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.90 : 4,022.84 = 927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.90/4,022.84 = 927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.90x = 4,022.84 × 927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.90x = 3,729,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,494.51/2,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.10

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