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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.41, 4,039.88 and 1,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.41, 4,039.88 and 1,601.20 is: 2,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.41 : 4,039.88 = 1,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.41/4,039.88 = 1,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.41x = 4,039.88 × 1,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.41x = 6,468,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468,631.65/2,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.68

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