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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.56, 4,389.72 and 1,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.56, 4,389.72 and 1,774.12 is: 2,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.56 : 4,389.72 = 1,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.56/4,389.72 = 1,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.56x = 4,389.72 × 1,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.56x = 7,787,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,890.05/2,927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.20

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