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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.37, 4,039.97 and 1,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.37, 4,039.97 and 1,748.82 is: 2,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.37 : 4,039.97 = 1,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.37/4,039.97 = 1,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.37x = 4,039.97 × 1,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.37x = 7,065,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065,180.34/2,927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.49

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