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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,118.69, 4,678.83 and 927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,118.69, 4,678.83 and 927.41 is: 1,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,118.69 : 4,678.83 = 927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,118.69/4,678.83 = 927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,118.69x = 4,678.83 × 927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,118.69x = 4,339,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,189.09/3,118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.35

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