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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.33, 4,039.64 and 1,601.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.33, 4,039.64 and 1,601.00 is: 2,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.33 : 4,039.64 = 1,601.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.33/4,039.64 = 1,601.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.33x = 4,039.64 × 1,601.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.33x = 6,467,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,435.44/2,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.33

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