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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.74, 4,041.75 and 2,263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.74, 4,041.75 and 2,263.09 is: 3,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.74 : 4,041.75 = 2,263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.74/4,041.75 = 2,263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.74x = 4,041.75 × 2,263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.74x = 9,146,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,844.01/2,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.20

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