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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.29, 4,511.45 and 927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.29, 4,511.45 and 927.24 is: 1,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.29 : 4,511.45 = 927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.29/4,511.45 = 927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.29x = 4,511.45 × 927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.29x = 4,183,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,196.90/3,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.02

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