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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.43, 4,352.39 and 927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.43, 4,352.39 and 927.34 is: 1,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.43 : 4,352.39 = 927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.43/4,352.39 = 927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.43x = 4,352.39 × 927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.43x = 4,036,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,118.94/2,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.08

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