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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.85, 4,164.71 and 927.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.85, 4,164.71 and 927.87 is: 1,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.85 : 4,164.71 = 927.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.85/4,164.71 = 927.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.85x = 4,164.71 × 927.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.85x = 3,864,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,304.83/2,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.11

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