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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.91, 4,312.35 and 927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.91, 4,312.35 and 927.13 is: 1,390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.91 : 4,312.35 = 927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.91/4,312.35 = 927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.91x = 4,312.35 × 927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.91x = 3,998,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,109.06/2,874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.69

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