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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.52, 4,164.24 and 927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.52, 4,164.24 and 927.20 is: 1,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.52 : 4,164.24 = 927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.52/4,164.24 = 927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.52x = 4,164.24 × 927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.52x = 3,861,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,083.33/2,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.12

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