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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.66, 4,395.94 and 2,557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.66, 4,395.94 and 2,557.25 is: 3,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.66 : 4,395.94 = 2,557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.66/4,395.94 = 2,557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.66x = 4,395.94 × 2,557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.66x = 11,241,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,241,534.95/2,927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.77

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