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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.52, 4,343.04 and 2,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.52, 4,343.04 and 2,119.68 is: 3,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.52 : 4,343.04 = 2,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.52/4,343.04 = 2,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.52x = 4,343.04 × 2,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.52x = 9,205,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,855.03/2,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.74

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