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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.06, 4,031.98 and 1,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.06, 4,031.98 and 1,872.92 is: 2,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.06 : 4,031.98 = 1,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.06/4,031.98 = 1,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.06x = 4,031.98 × 1,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.06x = 7,551,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,575.98/2,921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.22

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