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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.69, 4,311.43 and 927.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.69, 4,311.43 and 927.05 is: 1,390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.69 : 4,311.43 = 927.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.69/4,311.43 = 927.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.69x = 4,311.43 × 927.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.69x = 3,996,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,887.31/2,874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.37

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