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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.35, 3,929.31 and 2,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.35, 3,929.31 and 2,007.18 is: 2,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.35 : 3,929.31 = 2,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.35/3,929.31 = 2,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.35x = 3,929.31 × 2,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.35x = 7,886,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,832.45/2,847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.88

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