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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.60, 4,389.90 and 1,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.60, 4,389.90 and 1,283.24 is: 1,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.60 : 4,389.90 = 1,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.60/4,389.90 = 1,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.60x = 4,389.90 × 1,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.60x = 5,633,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,295.28/2,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.20

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