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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.90, 5,623.37 and 2,927.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.90, 5,623.37 and 2,927.87 is: 4,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.90 : 5,623.37 = 2,927.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.90/5,623.37 = 2,927.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.90x = 5,623.37 × 2,927.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.90x = 16,464,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464,453.57/3,748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.81

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