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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.49, 4,040.33 and 1,882.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.49, 4,040.33 and 1,882.59 is: 2,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.49 : 4,040.33 = 1,882.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.49/4,040.33 = 1,882.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.49x = 4,040.33 × 1,882.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.49x = 7,606,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,275.44/2,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.22

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