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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.17, 4,091.51 and 972.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.17, 4,091.51 and 972.57 is: 1,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.17 : 4,091.51 = 972.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.17/4,091.51 = 972.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.17x = 4,091.51 × 972.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.17x = 3,979,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,297.66/2,727.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.13

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