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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.91, 4,121.40 and 1,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.91, 4,121.40 and 1,927.03 is: 2,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.91 : 4,121.40 = 1,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.91/4,121.40 = 1,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.91x = 4,121.40 × 1,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.91x = 7,942,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,061.44/2,987.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.07

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