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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.36, 3,019.82 and 1,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.36, 3,019.82 and 1,921.52 is: 2,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.36 : 3,019.82 = 1,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.36/3,019.82 = 1,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.36x = 3,019.82 × 1,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.36x = 5,802,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,644.53/2,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.35

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