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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.10, 4,512.23 and 927.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.10, 4,512.23 and 927.93 is: 1,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.10 : 4,512.23 = 927.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.10/4,512.23 = 927.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.10x = 4,512.23 × 927.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.10x = 4,187,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,013.34/3,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.92

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