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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.63, 4,041.33 and 1,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.63, 4,041.33 and 1,984.72 is: 2,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.63 : 4,041.33 = 1,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.63/4,041.33 = 1,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.63x = 4,041.33 × 1,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.63x = 8,020,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,893.23/2,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.72

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