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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.63, 4,511.47 and 927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.63, 4,511.47 and 927.65 is: 1,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.63 : 4,511.47 = 927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.63/4,511.47 = 927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.63x = 4,511.47 × 927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.63x = 4,185,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,065.15/3,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.48

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