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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.09, 4,386.74 and 1,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.09, 4,386.74 and 1,281.85 is: 1,921.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.09 : 4,386.74 = 1,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.09/4,386.74 = 1,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.09x = 4,386.74 × 1,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.09x = 5,623,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,142.67/2,927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.07

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