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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.76, 4,126.36 and 1,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.76, 4,126.36 and 1,927 is: 2,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.76 : 4,126.36 = 1,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.76/4,126.36 = 1,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.76x = 4,126.36 × 1,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.76x = 7,951,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951,495.72/2,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.47

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