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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.03, 4,038.49 and 1,747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.03, 4,038.49 and 1,747.67 is: 2,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.03 : 4,038.49 = 1,747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.03/4,038.49 = 1,747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.03x = 4,038.49 × 1,747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.03x = 7,057,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,960.10/2,927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.30

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