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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.84, 4,367.81 and 1,621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.84, 4,367.81 and 1,621.51 is: 2,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.84 : 4,367.81 = 1,621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.84/4,367.81 = 1,621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.84x = 4,367.81 × 1,621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.84x = 7,082,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,447.59/2,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.29

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