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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.42, 4,278.72 and 1,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.42, 4,278.72 and 1,927.34 is: 2,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.42 : 4,278.72 = 1,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.42/4,278.72 = 1,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.42x = 4,278.72 × 1,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.42x = 8,246,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,548.20/2,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.03

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