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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.60, 4,392.55 and 1,282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.60, 4,392.55 and 1,282.98 is: 1,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.60 : 4,392.55 = 1,282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.60/4,392.55 = 1,282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.60x = 4,392.55 × 1,282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.60x = 5,635,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,571.87/2,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.98

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