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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.53, 4,038.63 and 1,807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.53, 4,038.63 and 1,807.57 is: 2,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.53 : 4,038.63 = 1,807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.53/4,038.63 = 1,807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.53x = 4,038.63 × 1,807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.53x = 7,300,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,106.43/2,927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.61

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