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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.44, 3,921.14 and 1,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.44, 3,921.14 and 1,945.16 is: 2,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.44 : 3,921.14 = 1,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.44/3,921.14 = 1,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.44x = 3,921.14 × 1,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.44x = 7,627,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,249.35/2,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.29

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