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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.54, 4,388.23 and 1,816.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.54, 4,388.23 and 1,816.95 is: 2,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.54 : 4,388.23 = 1,816.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.54/4,388.23 = 1,816.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.54x = 4,388.23 × 1,816.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.54x = 7,973,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,205.47/2,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.52

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