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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.54, 4,040.01 and 1,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.54, 4,040.01 and 1,601.24 is: 2,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.54 : 4,040.01 = 1,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.54/4,040.01 = 1,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.54x = 4,040.01 × 1,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.54x = 6,469,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,005.41/2,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.71

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