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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.58, 4,312.34 and 927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.58, 4,312.34 and 927.26 is: 1,390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.58 : 4,312.34 = 927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.58/4,312.34 = 927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.58x = 4,312.34 × 927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.58x = 3,998,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,660.39/2,875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.56

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