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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.36, 4,164.50 and 927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.36, 4,164.50 and 927.48 is: 1,390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.36 : 4,164.50 = 927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.36/4,164.50 = 927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.36x = 4,164.50 × 927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.36x = 3,862,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,490.46/2,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.71

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