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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.08, 5,089.58 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.08, 5,089.58 and 927.88 is: 1,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.08 : 5,089.58 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.08/5,089.58 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.08x = 5,089.58 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.08x = 4,722,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,519.49/3,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.81

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