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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.63, 4,040.18 and 1,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.63, 4,040.18 and 1,601.45 is: 2,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.63 : 4,040.18 = 1,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.63/4,040.18 = 1,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.63x = 4,040.18 × 1,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.63x = 6,470,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470,118.05/2,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.02

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