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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.49, 4,340.27 and 2,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.49, 4,340.27 and 2,071.36 is: 3,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.49 : 4,340.27 = 2,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.49/4,340.27 = 2,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.49x = 4,340.27 × 2,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.49x = 8,990,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,990,261.67/2,891.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.21

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