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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.59, 4,511.97 and 927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.59, 4,511.97 and 927.90 is: 1,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.59 : 4,511.97 = 927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.59/4,511.97 = 927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.59x = 4,511.97 × 927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.59x = 4,186,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,656.96/3,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.57

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