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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.38, 4,039.83 and 1,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.38, 4,039.83 and 1,601.09 is: 2,209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.38 : 4,039.83 = 1,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.38/4,039.83 = 1,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.38x = 4,039.83 × 1,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.38x = 6,468,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468,131.41/2,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.53

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