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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.86, 4,510.58 and 927.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.86, 4,510.58 and 927.39 is: 1,390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.86 : 4,510.58 = 927.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.86/4,510.58 = 927.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.86x = 4,510.58 × 927.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.86x = 4,183,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,062.15/3,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.71

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