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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.62, 4,352.44 and 927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.62, 4,352.44 and 927.33 is: 1,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.62 : 4,352.44 = 927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.62/4,352.44 = 927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.62x = 4,352.44 × 927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.62x = 4,036,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,148.19/2,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.00

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