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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.69, 4,040.30 and 1,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.69, 4,040.30 and 1,601.48 is: 2,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.69 : 4,040.30 = 1,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.69/4,040.30 = 1,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.69x = 4,040.30 × 1,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.69x = 6,470,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470,451.64/2,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.09

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