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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.63, 4,391.44 and 875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.63, 4,391.44 and 875.63 is: 1,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.63 : 4,391.44 = 875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.63/4,391.44 = 875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.63x = 4,391.44 × 875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.63x = 3,845,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,276.61/2,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.44

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