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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.04, 3,569.76 and 2,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.04, 3,569.76 and 2,021.92 is: 3,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.04 : 3,569.76 = 2,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.04/3,569.76 = 2,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.04x = 3,569.76 × 2,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.04x = 7,217,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,769.14/2,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.67

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