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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.79, 4,040.37 and 1,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.79, 4,040.37 and 1,601.46 is: 2,210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.79 : 4,040.37 = 1,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.79/4,040.37 = 1,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.79x = 4,040.37 × 1,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.79x = 6,470,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470,490.94/2,927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.03

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