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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.73, 4,313.59 and 927.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.73, 4,313.59 and 927.93 is: 1,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.73 : 4,313.59 = 927.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.73/4,313.59 = 927.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.73x = 4,313.59 × 927.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.73x = 4,002,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,709.57/2,875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.89

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