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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.28, 5,683.94 and 2,927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.28, 5,683.94 and 2,927.48 is: 4,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.28 : 5,683.94 = 2,927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.28/5,683.94 = 2,927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.28x = 5,683.94 × 2,927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.28x = 16,639,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639,620.67/3,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.22

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