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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.93, 4,040.55 and 1,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.93, 4,040.55 and 1,601.64 is: 2,210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.93 : 4,040.55 = 1,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.93/4,040.55 = 1,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.93x = 4,040.55 × 1,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.93x = 6,471,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,506.50/2,927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.27

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