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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.96, 4,722.25 and 927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.96, 4,722.25 and 927.18 is: 1,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.96 : 4,722.25 = 927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.96/4,722.25 = 927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.96x = 4,722.25 × 927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.96x = 4,378,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,371.12/3,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.42

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