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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.22, 4,678.02 and 927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.22, 4,678.02 and 927.36 is: 1,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.22 : 4,678.02 = 927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.22/4,678.02 = 927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.22x = 4,678.02 × 927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.22x = 4,338,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,208.63/3,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.80

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