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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.15, 4,554.91 and 927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.15, 4,554.91 and 927.97 is: 1,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.15 : 4,554.91 = 927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.15/4,554.91 = 927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.15x = 4,554.91 × 927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.15x = 4,226,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,819.83/3,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.16

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