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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.50, 4,313.25 and 927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.50, 4,313.25 and 927.90 is: 1,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.50 : 4,313.25 = 927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.50/4,313.25 = 927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.50x = 4,313.25 × 927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.50x = 4,002,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,264.68/2,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.85

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