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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.67, 4,040.67 and 1,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.67, 4,040.67 and 1,749.44 is: 2,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.67 : 4,040.67 = 1,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.67/4,040.67 = 1,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.67x = 4,040.67 × 1,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.67x = 7,068,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,909.72/2,927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.52

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