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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.72, 2,907.46 and 1,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.72, 2,907.46 and 1,921.44 is: 2,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.72 : 2,907.46 = 1,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.72/2,907.46 = 1,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.72x = 2,907.46 × 1,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.72x = 5,586,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,509.94/2,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.24

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