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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.27, 4,389.41 and 2,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.27, 4,389.41 and 2,109.73 is: 3,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.27 : 4,389.41 = 2,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.27/4,389.41 = 2,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.27x = 4,389.41 × 2,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.27x = 9,260,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,469.96/2,926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.60

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