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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.61, 3,036.06 and 1,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.61, 3,036.06 and 1,929.27 is: 2,897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.61 : 3,036.06 = 1,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.61/3,036.06 = 1,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.61x = 3,036.06 × 1,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.61x = 5,857,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,857,379.48/2,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.38

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