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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.40, 4,388.70 and 1,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.40, 4,388.70 and 1,195.56 is: 1,792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.40 : 4,388.70 = 1,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.40/4,388.70 = 1,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.40x = 4,388.70 × 1,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.40x = 5,246,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,954.17/2,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.36

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