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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.23, 4,181.15 and 938.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.23, 4,181.15 and 938.27 is: 1,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.23 : 4,181.15 = 938.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.23/4,181.15 = 938.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.23x = 4,181.15 × 938.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.23x = 3,923,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,022.01/2,787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.50

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