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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.22, 4,389.48 and 978.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.22, 4,389.48 and 978.90 is: 1,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.22 : 4,389.48 = 978.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.22/4,389.48 = 978.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.22x = 4,389.48 × 978.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.22x = 4,296,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,861.97/2,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.90

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