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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.33, 5,088.50 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.33, 5,088.50 and 927.15 is: 1,390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.33 : 5,088.50 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.33/5,088.50 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.33x = 5,088.50 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.33x = 4,717,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,802.78/3,392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.73

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