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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.27, 3,879.57 and 1,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.27, 3,879.57 and 1,927.37 is: 2,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.27 : 3,879.57 = 1,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.27/3,879.57 = 1,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.27x = 3,879.57 × 1,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.27x = 7,477,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,477,347.43/2,811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.78

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