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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.64, 4,039.50 and 1,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.64, 4,039.50 and 1,983.60 is: 2,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.64 : 4,039.50 = 1,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.64/4,039.50 = 1,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.64x = 4,039.50 × 1,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.64x = 8,012,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,752.20/2,927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.93

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