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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.48, 4,335.97 and 2,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.48, 4,335.97 and 2,627.30 is: 3,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.48 : 4,335.97 = 2,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.48/4,335.97 = 2,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.48x = 4,335.97 × 2,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.48x = 11,391,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,391,893.98/2,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.45

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