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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.26, 4,039.62 and 1,748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.26, 4,039.62 and 1,748.30 is: 2,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.26 : 4,039.62 = 1,748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.26/4,039.62 = 1,748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.26x = 4,039.62 × 1,748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.26x = 7,062,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,467.65/2,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.65

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