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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.85, 4,039.61 and 1,748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.85, 4,039.61 and 1,748.49 is: 2,412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.85 : 4,039.61 = 1,748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.85/4,039.61 = 1,748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.85x = 4,039.61 × 1,748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.85x = 7,063,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,201.86/2,927.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.42

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