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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.82, 4,393.94 and 2,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.82, 4,393.94 and 2,149.86 is: 3,226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.82 : 4,393.94 = 2,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.82/4,393.94 = 2,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.82x = 4,393.94 × 2,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.82x = 9,446,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446,345.10/2,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.41

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