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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.82, 4,284.52 and 1,927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.82, 4,284.52 and 1,927.27 is: 2,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.82 : 4,284.52 = 1,927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.82/4,284.52 = 1,927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.82x = 4,284.52 × 1,927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.82x = 8,257,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,257,426.86/3,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.69

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