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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.82, 2,878.98 and 1,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.82, 2,878.98 and 1,921.04 is: 2,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.82 : 2,878.98 = 1,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.82/2,878.98 = 1,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.82x = 2,878.98 × 1,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.82x = 5,530,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,635.74/2,086.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.27

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