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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.97, 4,393.58 and 1,197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.97, 4,393.58 and 1,197.81 is: 1,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.97 : 4,393.58 = 1,197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.97/4,393.58 = 1,197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.97x = 4,393.58 × 1,197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.97x = 5,262,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,668.07/2,927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.38

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