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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.66, 5,092.58 and 2,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.66, 5,092.58 and 2,927.82 is: 4,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.66 : 5,092.58 = 2,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.66/5,092.58 = 2,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.66x = 5,092.58 × 2,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.66x = 14,910,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910,157.58/3,411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.35

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