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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.61, 4,312.50 and 927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.61, 4,312.50 and 927.36 is: 1,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.61 : 4,312.50 = 927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.61/4,312.50 = 927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.61x = 4,312.50 × 927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.61x = 3,999,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,240/2,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.74

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