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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,118.91, 4,678.57 and 927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,118.91, 4,678.57 and 927.46 is: 1,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,118.91 : 4,678.57 = 927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,118.91/4,678.57 = 927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,118.91x = 4,678.57 × 927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,118.91x = 4,339,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,186.53/3,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.25

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