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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.78, 4,384.56 and 1,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.78, 4,384.56 and 1,609.52 is: 2,410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.78 : 4,384.56 = 1,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.78/4,384.56 = 1,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.78x = 4,384.56 × 1,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.78x = 7,057,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,037.01/2,927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.37

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