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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.23, 4,039.56 and 1,600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.23, 4,039.56 and 1,600.94 is: 2,209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.23 : 4,039.56 = 1,600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.23/4,039.56 = 1,600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.23x = 4,039.56 × 1,600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.23x = 6,467,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,103.29/2,927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.29

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