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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.85, 6,011.82 and 1,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.85, 6,011.82 and 1,927.41 is: 2,891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.85 : 6,011.82 = 1,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.85/6,011.82 = 1,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.85x = 6,011.82 × 1,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.85x = 11,587,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587,241.99/4,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.14

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