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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,351.92 and 821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,351.92 and 821.16 is: 1,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,351.92 = 821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,351.92 = 821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,351.92 × 821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 3,573,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,622.63/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.76

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