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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.29, 4,390.80 and 2,107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.29, 4,390.80 and 2,107.03 is: 3,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.29 : 4,390.80 = 2,107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.29/4,390.80 = 2,107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.29x = 4,390.80 × 2,107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.29x = 9,251,547.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251,547.32/2,927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.45

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