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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.46, 3,961.43 and 1,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.46, 3,961.43 and 1,927.83 is: 2,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.46 : 3,961.43 = 1,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.46/3,961.43 = 1,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.46x = 3,961.43 × 1,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.46x = 7,636,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,948.04/2,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.53

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