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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.72, 4,394.02 and 2,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.72, 4,394.02 and 2,206.02 is: 3,310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.72 : 4,394.02 = 2,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.72/4,394.02 = 2,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.72x = 4,394.02 × 2,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.72x = 9,693,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,296.00/2,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.87

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