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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.72, 4,164.26 and 927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.72, 4,164.26 and 927.03 is: 1,390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.72 : 4,164.26 = 927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.72/4,164.26 = 927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.72x = 4,164.26 × 927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.72x = 3,860,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,393.95/2,775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.77

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