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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.68, 4,040.16 and 1,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.68, 4,040.16 and 1,601.38 is: 2,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.68 : 4,040.16 = 1,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.68/4,040.16 = 1,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.68x = 4,040.16 × 1,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.68x = 6,469,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,831.42/2,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.88

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