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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.06, 4,189.52 and 2,421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.06, 4,189.52 and 2,421.19 is: 3,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.06 : 4,189.52 = 2,421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.06/4,189.52 = 2,421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.06x = 4,189.52 × 2,421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.06x = 10,143,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143,623.93/2,782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.08

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