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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.77, 4,391.66 and 2,111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.77, 4,391.66 and 2,111.23 is: 3,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.77 : 4,391.66 = 2,111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.77/4,391.66 = 2,111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.77x = 4,391.66 × 2,111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.77x = 9,271,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,271,804.34/2,927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.85

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