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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.60, 4,390.50 and 1,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.60, 4,390.50 and 1,078.88 is: 1,617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.60 : 4,390.50 = 1,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.60/4,390.50 = 1,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.60x = 4,390.50 × 1,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.60x = 4,736,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,822.64/2,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.99

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