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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.02, 3,962.28 and 1,927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.02, 3,962.28 and 1,927.18 is: 2,660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.02 : 3,962.28 = 1,927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.02/3,962.28 = 1,927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.02x = 3,962.28 × 1,927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.02x = 7,636,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,026.77/2,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.62

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