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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.81, 4,312.22 and 927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.81, 4,312.22 and 927.02 is: 1,390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.81 : 4,312.22 = 927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.81/4,312.22 = 927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.81x = 4,312.22 × 927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.81x = 3,997,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,514.18/2,874.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.53

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