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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.46, 4,389.61 and 1,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.46, 4,389.61 and 1,282.09 is: 1,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.46 : 4,389.61 = 1,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.46/4,389.61 = 1,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.46x = 4,389.61 × 1,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.46x = 5,627,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,846.73/2,927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.44

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