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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.19, 4,677.93 and 927.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.19, 4,677.93 and 927.39 is: 1,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.19 : 4,677.93 = 927.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.19/4,677.93 = 927.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.19x = 4,677.93 × 927.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.19x = 4,338,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,283.04/3,119.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.84

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