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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.43, 4,389.41 and 2,309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.43, 4,389.41 and 2,309.19 is: 3,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.43 : 4,389.41 = 2,309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.43/4,389.41 = 2,309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.43x = 4,389.41 × 2,309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.43x = 10,135,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135,970.13/2,927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.41

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