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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.35, 4,386.16 and 2,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.35, 4,386.16 and 2,059.84 is: 3,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.35 : 4,386.16 = 2,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.35/4,386.16 = 2,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.35x = 4,386.16 × 2,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.35x = 9,034,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,787.81/2,927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.34

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