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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.40, 4,163.22 and 927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.40, 4,163.22 and 927.12 is: 1,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.40 : 4,163.22 = 927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.40/4,163.22 = 927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.40x = 4,163.22 × 927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.40x = 3,859,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,804.53/2,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.72

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