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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.52, 4,312.37 and 927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.52, 4,312.37 and 927.27 is: 1,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.52 : 4,312.37 = 927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.52/4,312.37 = 927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.52x = 4,312.37 × 927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.52x = 3,998,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,726.69/2,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.61

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