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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.67, 4,124.60 and 1,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.67, 4,124.60 and 1,927.36 is: 2,659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.67 : 4,124.60 = 1,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.67/4,124.60 = 1,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.67x = 4,124.60 × 1,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.67x = 7,949,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,589.06/2,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.02

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