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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.52, 4,351.86 and 927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.52, 4,351.86 and 927.37 is: 1,390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.52 : 4,351.86 = 927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.52/4,351.86 = 927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.52x = 4,351.86 × 927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.52x = 4,035,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,784.41/2,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.92

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