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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.04, 4,382.19 and 841.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.04, 4,382.19 and 841.03 is: 1,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.04 : 4,382.19 = 841.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.04/4,382.19 = 841.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.04x = 4,382.19 × 841.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.04x = 3,685,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,553.26/2,921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.73

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