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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.41, 4,395.57 and 2,557.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.41, 4,395.57 and 2,557.00 is: 3,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.41 : 4,395.57 = 2,557.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.41/4,395.57 = 2,557.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.41x = 4,395.57 × 2,557.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.41x = 11,239,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239,468.40/2,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.39

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