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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.48, 4,327.74 and 2,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.48, 4,327.74 and 2,027.64 is: 3,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.48 : 4,327.74 = 2,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.48/4,327.74 = 2,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.48x = 4,327.74 × 2,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.48x = 8,775,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,098.73/2,889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.91

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