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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.30, 4,202.97 and 927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.30, 4,202.97 and 927.96 is: 1,391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.30 : 4,202.97 = 927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.30/4,202.97 = 927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.30x = 4,202.97 × 927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.30x = 3,900,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,188.04/2,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.78

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