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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.39, 4,387.71 and 1,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.39, 4,387.71 and 1,626.26 is: 2,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.39 : 4,387.71 = 1,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.39/4,387.71 = 1,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.39x = 4,387.71 × 1,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.39x = 7,135,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,557.26/2,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.52

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