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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.10, 4,385.79 and 2,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.10, 4,385.79 and 2,059.59 is: 3,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.10 : 4,385.79 = 2,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.10/4,385.79 = 2,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.10x = 4,385.79 × 2,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.10x = 9,032,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032,929.23/2,927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.97

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