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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.40, 4,511.59 and 927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.40, 4,511.59 and 927.40 is: 1,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.40 : 4,511.59 = 927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.40/4,511.59 = 927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.40x = 4,511.59 × 927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.40x = 4,184,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,048.57/3,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.25

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