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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.36, 4,387.96 and 2,002.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.36, 4,387.96 and 2,002.67 is: 3,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.36 : 4,387.96 = 2,002.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.36/4,387.96 = 2,002.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.36x = 4,387.96 × 2,002.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.36x = 8,787,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,635.85/2,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.90

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