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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.88, 4,384.91 and 2,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.88, 4,384.91 and 2,541.03 is: 3,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.88 : 4,384.91 = 2,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.88/4,384.91 = 2,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.88x = 4,384.91 × 2,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.88x = 11,142,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142,187.86/2,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.55

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