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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.27, 4,039.55 and 1,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.27, 4,039.55 and 1,600.88 is: 2,209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.27 : 4,039.55 = 1,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.27/4,039.55 = 1,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.27x = 4,039.55 × 1,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.27x = 6,466,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,844.90/2,927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.18

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