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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.80, 5,773.19 and 927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.80, 5,773.19 and 927.10 is: 1,390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.80 : 5,773.19 = 927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.80/5,773.19 = 927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.80x = 5,773.19 × 927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.80x = 5,352,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,324.45/3,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.65

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