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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.22, 4,392.56 and 1,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.22, 4,392.56 and 1,079.63 is: 1,620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.22 : 4,392.56 = 1,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.22/4,392.56 = 1,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.22x = 4,392.56 × 1,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.22x = 4,742,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,353.23/2,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.09

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