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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.42, 4,313.01 and 927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.42, 4,313.01 and 927.68 is: 1,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.42 : 4,313.01 = 927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.42/4,313.01 = 927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.42x = 4,313.01 × 927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.42x = 4,001,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,093.12/2,875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.48

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