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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.98, 4,164.08 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.98, 4,164.08 and 927.15 is: 1,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.98 : 4,164.08 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.98/4,164.08 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.98x = 4,164.08 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.98x = 3,860,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,726.77/2,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.76

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