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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.76, 6,400.71 and 1,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.76, 6,400.71 and 1,927.38 is: 2,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.76 : 6,400.71 = 1,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.76/6,400.71 = 1,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.76x = 6,400.71 × 1,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.76x = 12,336,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336,600.44/4,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.01

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