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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.88, 4,037.31 and 2,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.88, 4,037.31 and 2,221.02 is: 3,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.88 : 4,037.31 = 2,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.88/4,037.31 = 2,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.88x = 4,037.31 × 2,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.88x = 8,966,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,946.26/2,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.61

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