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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.21, 4,722.62 and 927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.21, 4,722.62 and 927.43 is: 1,390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.21 : 4,722.62 = 927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.21/4,722.62 = 927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.21x = 4,722.62 × 927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.21x = 4,379,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,899.47/3,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.79

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