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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.48, 4,037.46 and 2,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.48, 4,037.46 and 2,402.60 is: 3,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.48 : 4,037.46 = 2,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.48/4,037.46 = 2,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.48x = 4,037.46 × 2,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.48x = 9,700,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,401.40/2,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.57

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