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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.42, 4,386.26 and 2,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.42, 4,386.26 and 2,059.91 is: 3,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.42 : 4,386.26 = 2,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.42/4,386.26 = 2,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.42x = 4,386.26 × 2,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.42x = 9,035,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,290.54/2,927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.43

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