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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.63, 4,370.58 and 2,825.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.63, 4,370.58 and 2,825.09 is: 4,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.63 : 4,370.58 = 2,825.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.63/4,370.58 = 2,825.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.63x = 4,370.58 × 2,825.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.63x = 12,347,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,347,267.73/2,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.50

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